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2019 BMW 330I Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
17%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
81,652miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 BMW 330I, 17% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,652 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“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

“Description of the Problem: •Component/system that failed: The engine starter, which is subject to an open recall issued September 23, 2025. The starter was not replaced during a service visit. The vehicle no longer exists due to the fire, but the VIN and service records are available for inspection. •Safety risk: The starter malfunction caused the vehicle to catch fire while parked, creating a serious safety risk to myself, my child, and others nearby. …”

NHTSA complaint #11720473, filed 2026-02

“The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence in the driveway, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from outside the residence. The contact checked and became aware that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time. The contact stated that the residential camera showed that the fire had started by the front driver's side tire. The Fire Department arrived at the residence and extinguished the fire. The residence and the vehicle were consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11752479, filed 2026-07, 110,000 miles

“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 contacted. The vehicle was not 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11701483, filed 2025-11, 91,000 miles

“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

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025117%
2024233%
2022117%
20211345%
20202038%
2019717%
2018413%
2017410%
20063416%
2005311%
2004109%
20031013%
2002716%
20011513%

Other parts of the 2019 BMW 330I

Engine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW 330I

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology