Equipment Related Problems of the 2021 BMW 330

Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2021 BMW 330.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of BMW 330

Problem Category Number of Problems
Equipment problems
5

Equipment problem #1

While driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, my vehicle’s sunroof suddenly and violently shattered without any warning. There was no impact from debris, no vehicle in front of me throwing objects, and no prior damage to the glass. The explosion was extremely loud, resembling a gunshot. The sunroof glass appeared to burst outward and then collapse inward, sending broken glass downward. Thankfully, my vehicle has a canvas sunshade beneath the sunroof, which was closed at the time. The sunshade prevented glass from falling directly onto me and my passenger. Without the shade, we likely would have sustained injuries from falling and flying glass. There were no road hazards, weather anomalies, or external impacts that could have caused this failure. The failure appears to be spontaneous. This incident created a significant safety hazard due the sudden loud explosion at highway speed the potential for serious injury from falling glass the risk of loss of vehicle control due to distraction or injury the possibility of future occurrences in similar vehicles I believe this may be a manufacturing defect involving the tempered glass panel.

Equipment problem #2

I just became aware from consumer reports about an upcoming recall on Bmws because of a potential fire hazard with the engine starter relays. I own a 2021 BMW 330i which is one of the models listed. I entered my VIN on the NHTSA and BMW websites and both sites indicated my vehicle has no open recalls. According to NHTSA, BMW will start notifying owners on November 14 about the recall. In the consumer reports article and several other articles I read about the recall, owners are being directed to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings and other vehicles. Owners are expected to wait until November 14 to see if their specific vehicle is included in the recall. This is not acceptable! NHTSA needs to hold BMW and other manufacturers accountable for informing owners of a recall in a timely manner; a month and a half delay in notification is unacceptable. Owners need to know if their specific vehicle is one of the ones being recalled. I understand the potential delay in scheduling the repairs because of a shortage of parts. However, there should not be a delay in informing owners about the recall status of their specific vehicles. Please escalate this to whomever is involved in the decision making process at NHTSA.

Equipment problem #3

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.

Equipment problem #4

My car has ver been wrecked or received any damage to any part of it. While driving to work the following warning popped up on screen. Restraint system warning, functionality of the airbags, seatbelt tensions, belt force limits reduced.

Equipment problem #5

This BMW vehicle's odometer readings are inconsistent and inaccurate resulting in overage of mileage for lessee. This cars BMW tires were not verifiable to be from BMW and tires subsequently failed within 15,000 miles. No entity at BMW, not the dealership, not the sales, not BMW financial services or BMW of north America llc could provide any information regarding the original tires or provide any warranty information regarding the tires - this impact mileage efficiency, miles per gallon and is a way to game the systems. BMW front sensors on act erratically sometimes working and sometimes going off without anything present, during rain/snow sensors would constantly go off for no reason. Issues have been raised through certified mail to BMW and all have been ignored. There is no accountability regarding the tires with no warranty that fail, inaccurate odometer readings, car sensors and we request an investigation into these three matters.


Equipment related problems in other BMW 330 model year vehicles:



330 Service Bulletins
330 Safety Recalls
330 Defect Investigations