BMW 330I Recalls (2021-2025)

What recalls does the BMW 330I have?

• 2021-2023 Toyota Supra Starter Assembly Recall (26V056) Repeat recall
  January 30, 2026 · 87,394 vehicles · Electrical System

  Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

  Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW 330I Electrical Relay Recall (25V636) Park outside
  September 23, 2025 · 199,674 vehicles · Electrical System

  The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

  Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.

• 2025 BMW 330I Starter Assembly Recall (25V202)
  April 1, 2025 · 4,557 vehicles · Electrical System

  The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.

  Risk: A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024 BMW 230I Steering Recall (23V770)
  November 16, 2023 · 201 vehicles · Steering

  The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.

  Risk: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 BMW 330I Electrical Software Recall (23V584)
  August 16, 2023 · 144 vehicles · Electrical System

  The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW 330I Seat Recall (23V211)
  March 29, 2023 · 51 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.

  Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge.

• 2023 BMW 330I Body Control Module Software Recall (23V118)
  February 23, 2023 · 120 vehicles · Electrical System

  During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.

  Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge.

• 2022 BMW 330I Transmission Recall (22V070)
  February 9, 2022 · 4 vehicles · Transmission

  The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.

  Risk: An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW 230I Seat Belt Recall (21V554)
  July 21, 2021 · 21,537 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW 330I Seat Belt Buckle Recall (21V298)
  April 28, 2021 · 12 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.

  Risk: An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge.

• 2021 BMW X3 Backup Camera Software Recall (21V096)
  February 19, 2021 · 13,858 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge.

Which 330I parts are recalled most?

Which 330I model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my 330I for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 11 BMW 330I campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized BMW dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are 330I owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

My BMW 330i 2021 caught on fire while I was driving. Smoke came from the hood, and I open the hood and seen the Fire, and I called the Newark NJ Fire Department. see attached photo of the BMW after the fire.

2021 BMW 330I owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11690303

Motor mounts failed on 2021 G20 that only has 52k miles. Vehicle when purchased as CPO had 27k miles and was suppose to be inspected to be certified as CPO.

2021 BMW 330I owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11688864

Driving at 75 mph on highway, tire "exploded". Tire air pressure immediately dropped to zero, resulting in some lack of steering control. Warning message on dash appeared upon tire failure. Drove with caution lights to open gas station. A 4-inch slash was visible in the sidewall of the tire.

2022 BMW 330I owner, Tires, NHTSA complaint 11524136

Can a recall make your 330I a lemon in California?

Owners of a BMW 330I often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 11 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other BMW models with recalls

• 228I: 5 recalls
• 228I Gran Coupe: 2 recalls
• 228I Xdrive: 1 recall
• 228I Xdrive Gran Coupe: 2 recalls
• 230I: 7 recalls
• 3 Series: 1 recall
• 330E: 7 recalls
• 330I: 11 recalls
• 330I Xdrive: 1 recall
• 4 Series: 1 recall
• 430I: 11 recalls
• 430I Convertible: 1 recall
• 430I Xdrive: 1 recall
• 5 Series: 1 recall
• 530E: 2 recalls
• 530I: 15 recalls
• 530I Xdrive: 4 recalls
• 540I: 7 recalls
• 540I Xdrive: 4 recalls
• 550E: 1 recall
• 550E Xdrive: 2 recalls
• 740I: 11 recalls
• 740I Xdrive: 2 recalls
• 740LI: 5 recalls
• 740XI: 1 recall
• 745E: 1 recall
• 745LE: 4 recalls
• 750E: 3 recalls
• 750E Xdrive: 6 recalls
• 750LI: 3 recalls
• 760I: 8 recalls
• 760I Xdrive: 3 recalls
• 8 Series: 1 recall
• 840I: 6 recalls
• 840I Xdrive: 1 recall
• Alpina B8: 1 recall
• Alpina XB7: 1 recall
• B7 Alpina: 1 recall
• I4: 11 recalls
• I4 EDRIVE35: 1 recall
• I4 EDRIVE40: 2 recalls
• I4 M50: 2 recalls
• I5: 7 recalls
• I5 EDRIVE40: 3 recalls
• I5 M60: 2 recalls
• I5 M60 Xdrive: 3 recalls
• I5 XDRIVE40: 2 recalls
• I7: 12 recalls
• I7 EDRIVE50: 3 recalls
• I7 M70: 3 recalls
• I7 M70 Xdrive: 4 recalls
• I7 XDRIVE60: 3 recalls
• IX: 12 recalls
• M2: 3 recalls
• M235I: 2 recalls
• M235I Xdrive Gran Coupe: 2 recalls
• M240I: 4 recalls
• M3: 4 recalls
• M340I: 7 recalls
• M4: 3 recalls
• M440I: 7 recalls
• M5: 3 recalls
• M5 Sportswagon: 1 recall
• M550I: 3 recalls
• M760I: 2 recalls
• M760LI: 1 recall
• M8: 3 recalls
• M850I: 3 recalls
• X1: 11 recalls
• X2: 6 recalls
• X3: 24 recalls
• X4: 14 recalls
• X5: 27 recalls
• X5 Hybrid: 1 recall
• X5 Plug-IN Hybrid: 2 recalls
• X6: 17 recalls
• X7: 22 recalls
• XB7: 1 recall
• XM: 9 recalls
• Z4: 7 recalls

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