There have been 19 safety recalls for the BMW 330I. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 330I.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 BMW 330I, 2025 BMW 330i Xdrive, 2025 BMW 430I, 2025 BMW 430i Xdrive, 2025 BMW 530I, 2025 BMW 530i Xdrive, 2025 BMW X3 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xdrive, 530i, 530i xdrive, 4 series coupe (430i, 430i xdrive), 4 series convertible (430i, 430i xdrive), 4 series gran coupe (430i, 430i xdrive) and x3 30 xdrive vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 BMW 323I, 2007 BMW 323I, 2008 BMW 323I, 2009 BMW 323I, 2010 BMW 323I, 2011 BMW 323I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2007 BMW 325I, 2008 BMW 325I, 2009 BMW 325I, 2010 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2007 BMW 325XI, 2008 BMW 325XI, 2009 BMW 325XI, 2010 BMW 325XI, 2011 BMW 325XI, 2012 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2012 BMW 328I, 2006 BMW 328XI, 2007 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2009 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2012 BMW 328XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2007 BMW 330I, 2008 BMW 330I, 2009 BMW 330I, 2010 BMW 330I, 2011 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2007 BMW 330XI, 2008 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 330XI, 2010 BMW 330XI, 2011 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 335D, 2010 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335D, 2006 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2006 BMW 335XI, 2007 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 series sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 series sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 series sedan (335d) vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 BMW 330I, 2022 BMW 530I, 2022 BMW X3, 2022 BMW X4 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, x3 xdrive30i, and x4 xdrive30i vehicles. the mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 BMW 330E, 2021 BMW 330I, 2021 BMW M3, 2021 BMW M340i |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m3, and 330e xdrive vehicles. the bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 320I, 2001 BMW 320I, 2002 BMW 320I, 2003 BMW 320I, 2004 BMW 320I, 2005 BMW 320I, 2000 BMW 323CI, 2001 BMW 323CI, 2002 BMW 323CI, 2003 BMW 323CI, 2004 BMW 323CI, 2005 BMW 323CI, 2006 BMW 323CI, 2000 BMW 323I, 2001 BMW 323I, 2002 BMW 323I, 2003 BMW 323I, 2004 BMW 323I, 2005 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 323IT, 2001 BMW 323IT, 2002 BMW 323IT, 2003 BMW 323IT, 2004 BMW 323IT, 2005 BMW 323IT, 2000 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 325CI, 2002 BMW 325CI, 2003 BMW 325CI, 2004 BMW 325CI, 2005 BMW 325CI, 2006 BMW 325CI, 2000 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325I, 2004 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 325I, 2000 BMW 325IT, 2001 BMW 325IT, 2002 BMW 325IT, 2003 BMW 325IT, 2004 BMW 325IT, 2005 BMW 325IT, 2000 BMW 325XI, 2001 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2000 BMW 325XIT, 2001 BMW 325XIT, 2002 BMW 325XIT, 2003 BMW 325XIT, 2004 BMW 325XIT, 2005 BMW 325XIT, 2000 BMW 328CI, 2001 BMW 328CI, 2002 BMW 328CI, 2003 BMW 328CI, 2004 BMW 328CI, 2005 BMW 328CI, 2006 BMW 328CI, 2000 BMW 328I, 2001 BMW 328I, 2002 BMW 328I, 2003 BMW 328I, 2004 BMW 328I, 2005 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 330CI, 2001 BMW 330CI, 2002 BMW 330CI, 2003 BMW 330CI, 2004 BMW 330CI, 2005 BMW 330CI, 2006 BMW 330CI, 2000 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW 330I, 2002 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW 330I, 2005 BMW 330I, 2000 BMW 330XI, 2001 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2000 BMW M3, 2001 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323it, 325it, 325xit, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, m3 coupe, 323cic, 325cic, 330cic, and m3 convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal takata psan inflators and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 1 Series M, 2009 BMW 1 Series M, 2010 BMW 1 Series M, 2011 BMW 1 Series M, 2012 BMW 1 Series M, 2013 BMW 1 Series M, 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2012 BMW 128I, 2013 BMW 128I, 2008 BMW 135I, 2009 BMW 135I, 2010 BMW 135I, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2013 BMW 135I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2007 BMW 325I, 2008 BMW 325I, 2009 BMW 325I, 2010 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2007 BMW 325XI, 2008 BMW 325XI, 2009 BMW 325XI, 2010 BMW 325XI, 2011 BMW 325XI, 2012 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2012 BMW 328I, 2013 BMW 328I, 2006 BMW 328XI, 2007 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2009 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2012 BMW 328XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2007 BMW 330I, 2008 BMW 330I, 2009 BMW 330I, 2010 BMW 330I, 2011 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2007 BMW 330XI, 2008 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 330XI, 2010 BMW 330XI, 2011 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 335D, 2010 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335D, 2006 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2012 BMW 335I, 2013 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335IS, 2008 BMW 335IS, 2009 BMW 335IS, 2010 BMW 335IS, 2011 BMW 335IS, 2012 BMW 335IS, 2013 BMW 335IS, 2006 BMW 335XI, 2007 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI, 2006 BMW M3, 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3, 2012 BMW M3, 2013 BMW M3, 2013 BMW X1, 2014 BMW X1, 2015 BMW X1, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, 2013 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2012 BMW X6, 2013 BMW X6, 2014 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i convertibles, 128i, 135i, and m coupes, 2007-2010 x3 30si and x3 xdrive30i, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xdrive and m3 coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. these scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 323CI, 2001 BMW 323CI, 1999 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 323I, 2001 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 323IT, 2001 BMW 323IT, 2000 BMW 325CI, 2001 BMW 325CI, 1999 BMW 325I, 2000 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 325I, 2000 BMW 325IT, 2001 BMW 325IT, 2000 BMW 328CI, 2001 BMW 328CI, 1999 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 328I, 2001 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 330CI, 2001 BMW 330CI, 1999 BMW 330I, 2000 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW 330I |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 BMW 323I, 2007 BMW 323I, 2008 BMW 323I, 2009 BMW 323I, 2010 BMW 323I, 2011 BMW 323I, 2006 BMW 325I, 2007 BMW 325I, 2008 BMW 325I, 2009 BMW 325I, 2010 BMW 325I, 2011 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2007 BMW 325XI, 2008 BMW 325XI, 2009 BMW 325XI, 2010 BMW 325XI, 2011 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2006 BMW 328XI, 2007 BMW 328XI, 2008 BMW 328XI, 2009 BMW 328XI, 2010 BMW 328XI, 2011 BMW 328XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2007 BMW 330I, 2008 BMW 330I, 2009 BMW 330I, 2010 BMW 330I, 2011 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2007 BMW 330XI, 2008 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 330XI, 2010 BMW 330XI, 2011 BMW 330XI, 2009 BMW 335D, 2010 BMW 335D, 2011 BMW 335D, 2006 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335I, 2008 BMW 335I, 2009 BMW 335I, 2010 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2007 BMW 335IS, 2008 BMW 335IS, 2009 BMW 335IS, 2010 BMW 335IS, 2011 BMW 335IS, 2006 BMW 335XI, 2007 BMW 335XI, 2008 BMW 335XI, 2009 BMW 335XI, 2010 BMW 335XI, 2011 BMW 335XI, 2006 BMW M3, 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and m3, 2007-2011 328i xdrive, 335i xdrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 325XI, 2006 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330XI, 2006 BMW 525I, 2006 BMW 525XI, 2006 BMW 530I, 2006 BMW 530XI, 2006 BMW 550I |
| Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) |
| Recall Summary: BMW of north America, inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the sport seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 BMW 325CI, 2003 BMW 325CI, 2004 BMW 325CI, 2005 BMW 325CI, 2006 BMW 325CI, 2002 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325I, 2004 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW 330CI, 2003 BMW 330CI, 2004 BMW 330CI, 2005 BMW 330CI, 2006 BMW 330CI, 2002 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW 330I, 2005 BMW 330I, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW 525I, 2003 BMW 525I, 2002 BMW 530I, 2003 BMW 530I, 2002 BMW 540I, 2003 BMW 540I, 2002 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M5, 2003 BMW M5, 2003 BMW X5 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi sedans, and 325xi and 325i sportswagons, 2002-2006 330ci, 325ci, and m3 convertibles and 325i, 330i, and m3 coupes, 2002-2003 m5, 540i, 525i sedan, and 530i sedans, and 540i and 525i sportswagons, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 1, 2025 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 4,397 |
| Jul. 3, 2024 | Air Bags:frontal | 394,029 |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Apr. 28, 2021 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 12 |
| Jan. 15, 2020 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 292,948 |
| Jan. 15, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 59,965 |
| Nov. 26, 2019 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 74,185 |
| Oct. 25, 2017 | Electrical System:wiring | 702,965 |
| Jul. 6, 2017 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 2,158 |
| May. 28, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 419,235 |
| Jul. 16, 2014 | Air Bag | 574,007 |
| Nov. 12, 2013 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 76,565 |
| May. 3, 2013 | Air Bag | 43,204 |
| Aug. 26, 2011 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 241,000 |
| Apr. 29, 2003 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 13,100 |
| May. 16, 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 1,550 |
| Feb. 19, 2002 | Suspension | 4,672 |
| Jun. 21, 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 76,469 |
| Nov. 20, 2000 | Wheels:rim | 1,914 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 BMW 330I | 1 |
| 2022 BMW 330I | 1 |
| 2021 BMW 330I | 1 |
| 2011 BMW 330I | 3 |
| 2010 BMW 330I | 3 |
| 2009 BMW 330I | 3 |
| 2008 BMW 330I | 3 |
| 2007 BMW 330I | 3 |
| 2006 BMW 330I | 6 |
| 2005 BMW 330I | 4 |
| 2004 BMW 330I | 4 |
| 2003 BMW 330I | 6 |
| 2002 BMW 330I | 6 |
| 2001 BMW 330I | 6 |
| 2000 BMW 330I | 2 |
| 1999 BMW 330I | 1 |