BMW 330xi recalls and problems
14 recalls and 193 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
193
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
11
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BMW 330xi by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 330xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 330xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 330xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 330xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 330xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 330xi | 6 | 104 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 330xi | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 330xi | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 330xi | 5 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 330xi | 5 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 330xi | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 330xi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 330xi problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 111 | |
| Electrical System | 31 | |
| Seat Belts | 16 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | |
| Seats | 10 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Tires | 9 |
All BMW 330xi recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-513 | Jul 3, 2024 | 2006–2011 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 21V-401 | May 27, 2021 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air… |
| 20V-017 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2006–2011 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 20V-018 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2000–2005 | Do not driveAir Bags | 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… |
| 19V-273 | Apr 4, 2019 | 2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. |
| 14V-428 | Jun 11, 2018 | 2001–2005 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons… |
| 17V-676 | Oct 25, 2017 | 2006–2011 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 17V-428 | Jul 6, 2017 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, Inc. |
| 15V-318 | May 28, 2015 | 2002–2005 | Do not driveAir Bags | 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… |
| 13V-564 | Nov 12, 2013 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year… |
| 13V-172 | May 2, 2013 | 2002–2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the… |
| 11V-438 | Aug 26, 2011 | 2002–2005 | Exterior Lighting | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2001, through march 1, 2005. |
| 02V-138 | May 16, 2002 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. |
| 01V-206 | Jun 21, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 330xi?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 BMW 330xi has the most reports (104). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 330xi have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering BMW 330xi model years 2000–2011.
What are the most common BMW 330xi problems?
Owners report air bags, electrical system, seat belts problems most often.