2017 BMW 330E Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,010miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 BMW 330E, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,010 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While the car was plugged in overnight in the garage, (it is a hybrid), a terrible odor was released and carbon monoxide was detected. Fire department was called twice (this occurred two nights in a row) and detected high levels of co from inside the car and from the hood. We needed to evacuate the house each time. Gas company and plumber confirmed there was no other issues in garage. Upon removal of the car, issues no longer persist. Bmw cannot find anything wrong with the car, but I refuse to take the car back, given safety for my family. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269386, filed 2019-10, 18,000 miles“I was driving the car with two passengers and the car suddenly became totally unresponsive. I managed to coast to the shoulder of the road on a very busy street. I contacted Bmw and reported the problem. The yellow engine light was on and it was stuck in park. I could not get it to go into reverse or drive. I turned the car off and on to no avail. This is the second time this has happened. After about 15 min the car started and I managed to drive to my house which was close to where it died on the road. A tow truck is on its way to bring it to flemington Bmw. …”
NHTSA complaint #10938851, filed 2016-12, 2,020 miles“Unsure of the exact cause, appears to be the high voltage battery/electric drive function that is faulty. It is creating a hazardous condition causing the vehicle to propel itself forward while driving in traffic and almost hitting other vehicles on the roadway when the electric drive fails or it switches between battery and the engine. If it’s not propelling itself forward, it’s unexpectedly decreasing power and preventing the vehicle from driving after stopping for traffic, traffic signals and traffic signs. Increasing the risk for a rear-end collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #11678765, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 10225128Sep 1, 2022Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
- 10200249Jun 1, 2021The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 BMW 330E
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 BMW 330E
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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