KnownCarProblemsBMW 330i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 816 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 330i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2001, 2004. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 330i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 330i | 29 | Electrical | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 330i | 53 | Engine | 11 | 4 |
| 2019 330i | 41 | Engine | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 330i | 32 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 330i | 41 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 330i | 219 | Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| 2005 330i | 28 | Lights | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 330i | 113 | Lights | 4 | 5 |
| 2003 330i | 77 | Lights | 6 | 3 |
| 2002 330i | 45 | Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| 2001 330i | 116 | Air bags | 7 | 1 |
62 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 330i
- What years of the BMW 330i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (219), 2001 (116), 2004 (113).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 330i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (243), lights (148), electrical (127).
- Which BMW 330i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (6), 2005 (28), 2021 (29). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.