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2019 BMW 330I Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
3,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 BMW 330I, 7% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 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.

“I have heavy condensation in my BMW 330i xDrive driver side headlights. Comes during rainy and moist weather and takes couple of days to go away. upon dealer inspection its underlying issue with BMW's and sadly my warranty just expired 5 months ago and BMWusa is not helping in this regard.”

NHTSA complaint #11541767, filed 2023-08

“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. 159th st. Orland park il) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11303007, filed 2020-01, 3,000 miles

“Excessive moisture or condensation in the headlights after heavy rain. First one failed which is on driver side but replaced but second one which is the passenger side failed too within months. Replace for headlights would cost 4.5K”

NHTSA complaint #11520664, filed 2023-05

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202012%
201937%
201712%
200621%
20051761%
20048373%
20032836%
20021022%
200176%

Other parts of the 2019 BMW 330I

Engine
9 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Engine 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 31, 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