KnownCarProblems2017 BMW 330i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 330i, most often about the engine (56% of complaints). It is 7th of 16 330i model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2017 BMW 330i problems
Engine
23 complaints · 56%Water pump had to be replaced. However, liquid from the water pump caused the filer to be damaged and results in a fire smell throughout the care.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 330i. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light and "stop immediately" message was displayed. The contact pulled off the highway and noticed white smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact safely placed the vehicle in park(p), turned the…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 27%I was driving on a free way during rush hour when I heard an explosion. I pulled over and discovered the moon roof to the car had shattered and created a vertical protrusion from the window. The temperature that afternoon was 109 and I had driven from an altitude of 7,000 feet to 1,200 feet. There was also a…
Driving on the highway at approximately 60 MPH. Sunroof and shade were both closed. I was accelerating slowly. Heard a sudden, very loud pop and glass began to enter through the shade venting area. A large portion of glass (probably 1/3 - 1/2) dislodged from the area, scraped the back of the car and launched onto the…
Electrical
4 complaints · 10%The automatic liftgate would close all of a sudden when I'm reaching for item(s) deep in the cargo area. I was told by the dealer that since my feet are under the hands-free/ kick sensor for the automatic lift gate that that would activate it. However, the liftgate would also open or close when I'm not under the…
Driving at 40mph an alert error for steering and braking warning came up and stalled the car to zero MPH. A review of other internet complaints on BMW owners was similar. Why is this not a recall?
Seat belts
3 complaints · 7%The 2 rear seat belts (not the middle one) became detached at the connection point at the top of the seat. The belts appear to have been torn or severed as if they were cut at the point where they are attached.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 BMW 330i recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2017 BMW 330i
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 330i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (23 complaints); other or unspecified (11 complaints); electrical (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 330i have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 BMW 330i. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the BMW 330i?
- It is 7th of 16 330i model years by number of complaints, with 41 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.