BMW 330i recalls
38 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the BMW 330i, across model years 1999–2025. The latest was received on January 30, 2026.
BMW 330i recalls by model year
- 20251 campaign
- 20242 campaigns
- 20232 campaigns
- 20223 campaigns
- 20217 campaigns
- 202011 campaigns
- 20199 campaigns
- 20181 campaign
- 20113 campaigns
- 20103 campaigns
- 20093 campaigns
- 20083 campaigns
- 20073 campaigns
- 20067 campaigns
- 20054 campaigns
- 20044 campaigns
- 20036 campaigns
- 20026 campaigns
- 20017 campaigns
- 20003 campaigns
- 19992 campaigns
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every BMW 330i of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
All BMW 330i recall campaigns
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Electrical system
Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
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Electrical systemPark outside
Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
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Electrical system
Starter-Generator Electrical Connection May Fail
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Air bags
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
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Steering
Steering Gear Improperly Tightened
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Electrical system
Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208
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Seats
Front Seats Not Properly Welded
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Electrical system
Unlocked Door May Open During Crash
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Power train
Internal Transmission Leak May Cause Rollaway
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Seat belts
Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208
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Air bags
Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag
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Seat belts
Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Malfunction
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Rear-view camera
Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111
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Steering
Steering Gear Tie Rods May Become Damaged
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Air bags
Seat Belt Sensors May Not Detect Belted Condition
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Air bagsDo not drive
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
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Air bags
Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode
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Seat belts
Rear Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Lock
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Lighting
Loss of Headlight Function
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Air bags
Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
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Body and structure
Improperly Installed Interior Trunk Release Cable
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Engine and cooling
Counterbalance Shaft May Loosen
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Rear-view camera
No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
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Air bags
Knee Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
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Engine and cooling
PCV Heater may Short Circuit
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Engine and cooling
Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall
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Air bagsDo not drive
Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
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Electrical system
Blower Motor Wiring may Overheat
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Air bags
Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat Defect
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Air bagsDo not drive
Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
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Air bags
Front Seat Occupant Protection Mat Defect
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Air bagsDo not drive
Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
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Lighting
Rear lamps in body panel
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Visibility
BMW/window lifting anti-pinching device
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Engine and cooling
BMW/engine auxiliary/cooling fan
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Suspension
BMW/front strut
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Engine and cooling
BMW/engine auxiliary/cooling fan
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Wheels
BMW/wheels
BMW 330i recalls by component
- Air bags 12
- Electrical system 6
- Engine and cooling 5
- Seat belts 3
- Steering 2
- Rear-view camera 2
- Lighting 2
- Wheels 1
- Visibility 1
- Suspension 1
- Body and structure 1
- Seats 1
- Power train 1
Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.
Other BMW models
Common questions
Does the BMW 330i have recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 38 safety recall campaigns for the BMW 330i, covering model years 1999–2025. Most involve air bags, electrical system and engine and cooling.
Which BMW 330i model year has the most recalls?
On NHTSA’s records the 2020 BMW 330i has the most campaigns, with 11. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.
How do I find out if my BMW 330i is affected?
Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.