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2018 BMW 330E Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
77,218miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
30 mpgcombined (gas only), 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid RWD · 28 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 BMW 330E (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 BMW 330E. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine (3) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,218 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 78 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the relay and 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “In May 2021 I purchased a 2018 Certified Pre-owned BMW 330e Plug-in Hybrid with 20K miles from the BMW dealership at Glendale, CA. My car is under original manufacture warranty to this day but I also have paid for an extra warranty and maintenance program. On December 26th, 2021, as I was driving back from Las Vegas on highway 15, about 40 miles into the trip, my car dash displayed an error message Charging Malfunction immediately after this error, the entire car systems INCLUDING BREAKS AND STEERING WHEEL! stopped working. …”

NHTSA complaint #11448905, filed 2022-01

Engine: “Unknown - I returned from a work related trip out of the country, started my vehicle and coolant was pouring everywhere. BMW stated there's a recall coming out but have not seen one since the repair in April which was over a thousand USD.”

NHTSA complaint #11470503, filed 2022-06

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330E. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), however the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 103,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11635124, filed 2025-01, 103,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 99,436 miles.

25%0–100%10–250%25–5025%50–7525%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 77,218 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2020202222025220262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 BMW 330E. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
3 Series · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
3 Series · wagon AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk
3 Series · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2017: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 BMW 330E version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
330e RWD2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid8-speed automatic283430 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 BMW 330E → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 78 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 78 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 330E

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20237—2—27—Too new
2018777,2183530—Not enough data
20171218,0001530—Not enough data

All BMW 330E model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 BMW 330E have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 BMW 330E as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 BMW 330E is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2018 BMW 330E been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2018 BMW 330E do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2018 BMW 330E 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2018 BMW 330E get?

The EPA rates the 2018 BMW 330E (330e, 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 30 mpg combined, 28 city and 34 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 BMW 330E reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,218 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 99,436 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.