KnownCarProblems2019 BMW 330i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW 330i, most often about the engine (24% of complaints). It is 8th of 16 330i model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 BMW 330i problems
Engine
10 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: engine.
When I was driving the car on high way yesterday afternoon, about 6 pm (jan 20, 2020) in left most lane, the car's all LED dashboard completely shutdown (black) and engine stoped. I had to slowly move the car the the road side and tried to restart the engine. The engine started with lots of warning signs.
The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, smoke was seen coming from under the hood of the vehicle. After stopping and exiting the vehicle, flames were then present coming from under the hood and the fire department was called to the scene. The flames were…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 22%The chrome trim under the display screen reflects the sun causing a glare that reflects back into the driver's eyes and also makes the screen above it virtually unreadable on sunny days when driving east, ne or se. Of course, the position of the sun depends on location, time of day and season. In my case the glare…
Electrical
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 81,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v636000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v636000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not…
Transmission
5 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: driveline.
When I was driving the car on high way yesterday afternoon, about 6 pm (jan 20, 2020) in left most lane, the car's all LED dashboard completely shutdown (black) and engine stoped. I had to slowly move the car the the road side and tried to restart the engine. The engine started with lots of warning signs.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v636000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended…
Air bags
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH on a three-lane highway, traveling in the exit lane, and using the hands-free calling system to speak with his wife, the vehicle crashed into an unknown metal object in the roadway, which tore the undercarriage. The driver-side air bag…
Lights
3 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving in colder weather the front head light beam projected at an angle due to condensation inside the head light assembly causing a visibility hazard to the driver. The failure was not repaired. The local dealer (orland park BMW located at 11030 w.…
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: warning, assist, automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 BMW 330i recalls
Electrical: relay
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 6, 2026. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov november 14, 2025.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 bmw 330i, 2019-2022 bmw z4, 2020-2022 bmw 530i, x3, x4, toyota supra, 2021-2022 bmw 430i, 430i convertible, and 2022 bmw 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Electrical: software
Risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 12, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, 2022 430i coupe, 2021-2022 430i, m440i convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xdrive gran coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Seats
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 22, 2023. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i xdrive, 2020-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, 2021 x3 xdrive30e, x4 xdrive30i, and x4m vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
Backup camera: software
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 16, 2021. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2021 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i, x3m, x4 xdrive30i, x4 m40i, m550i, x4m, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x5 xdrive50i, x5m, x5 m50i, x7 xdrive40i, x7 xdrive50i, x7 m50i, alpina xb7, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, and 8 series coupe, convertible and grand coupe, 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, m8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xdrive, 330e, 330e xdrive, 745le, 745le xdrive, x5 xdrive45e, x3 xdrive30e, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, x6 xdrive50i, x6 m50i, x6m, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 740i, 740li, 740li xdrive, m760i drive, m760li xdrive, 750li xdrive alpina, alpina b7 xdrive, and 2021 4 series coupe 430i, 430i xdrive, m440i xdrive vehicles. When shifting into reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with
Steering: tie rod assembly
Risk: A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw and toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began august 14, 2020. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019 z4 sdrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xdrive, m340i and m340i xdrive, 2020 x3m and x4m, and toyota supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 10, 2020. Owners may contact bmw customer at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xdrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Engine
Risk: If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began december 13, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xdrive, and 2019 z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began november 8, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or rolls-royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, m550i xdrive, m5, 530e, 530e xdrive, x3 sdrive, x3 xdrive, x3 m40i, x3 m, and 2019-2020 x4 xdrive, x4 m40i, x4 m, x7 xdrive, x7 m50i, 740li, 740li xdrive, 750li, 750li xdrive, 8 series convertible and coupe 840i, 840i xdrive, m850i xdrive, x5 sdrive, x5 xdrive, x5 m50i, x6 xdrive, x6 m50i, 330i, 330i xdrive, m340i, m340i xdrive, z4 sdrive, z4 m40i, 740le xdrive and 745le xdrive, 2018-2019 640i xdrive gran turismo and rolls-royce phantom, 2019 m850i xdrive gran coupe and rolls-royce cullinan and 2020 toyota supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of f
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began july 8, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive, m2 competition coupe, 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive, m4, and 2019 330i xdrive sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
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.
Questions about the 2019 BMW 330i
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 330i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (10 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 81,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 330i have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 23, 2025 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the BMW 330i?
- It is 8th 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.