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BMW 330IModel year report

2019 BMW 330I Problems

Compared with other BMW 330I years

More complaints than typical for this model

68/100 1.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2017, 2018

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
41filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
30 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 26 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 BMW 330I (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW 330I. The part named most often is engine, with 9 complaints (22% of the total), followed by other or unknown (9) and electrical system (7). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 390 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 BMW 330I model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 68 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Wheels (2), Engine cooling (1), Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Seats (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

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.”

NHTSA complaint #11300688, filed 2020-01, 4,900 miles

Other or unknown: “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 reflecting off the chrome trim is most prominent when driving east on a sunny day between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm in the detroit area during summer months.”

NHTSA complaint #11241283, filed 2019-08, 1,000 miles

Electrical system: “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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving up to a red light, the vehicle became inoperable. …”

NHTSA complaint #11726631, filed 2026-03, 81,652 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message Drivetrain Malfunction was displayed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, when the vehicle was started, the vehicle vibrated and jerked abnormally with several unknown warning lights illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704226, filed 2025-12, 54,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,500 and 54,000 miles.

47%0–1013%10–250%25–5020%50–7513%75–1007%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2019202020212022202320242025132026
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 2019 BMW 330I. 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 · wagon AWD★★★★★4 / 5555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2018: 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 2019 BMW 330I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
330i RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic263630$2,750
330i xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253428$2,950
330i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233327$3,050
330i xDrive Sports Wagon AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233327$3,050

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

See all 9 recalls for the 2019 BMW 330I → · 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. 390 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 390 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 330I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20256—1—31—Too new
202468,0002—29—Too new
20226—3530—Not enough data
20212932,270753050 · TypicalRising
20205334,00011—3068 · MoreRising
20194113,000953068 · MoreRising
20183236,50015270 · FewerRising
20174230,20005270 · FewerRising
200621985,5007—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20052877,2504—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200411399,4804—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20037781,5006—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20024579,0006—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200111691,4537—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All BMW 330I model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 BMW 330I have?

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW 330I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 BMW 330I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 9 complaints (22% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 9.

Has the 2019 BMW 330I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 BMW 330I do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 BMW 330I 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW 330I get?

The EPA rates the 2019 BMW 330I (330i, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 26 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 BMW 330I reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,000 miles and the middle half falls between 4,500 and 54,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.