Transmission and drivetrainPart report
2020 BMW 330I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 BMW 330I, 2% of the 53 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10242688Aug 1, 2023?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start."
- 10239603Jun 1, 2023BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022…
- 10235178Mar 1, 2023BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
- 10233157Feb 1, 2023There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower. The…
- 10230722Dec 1, 2022After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
- 10214260Feb 1, 2022When driving off from a standstill, a delayed or sluggish throttle response may be noticed sporadically.
- 10198906May 1, 2021SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM OR REPLACE DUAL STORAGE SYSTEM BATTERY: A software error intermittently causes a continuous resetting of the microcontroller in the power management…
- 10190858Mar 1, 2021ACCESSORIES DO NOT POWER UP FROM THE FRONT 12 V POWER SOCKET PLUG: Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 12% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2020 BMW 330I
Electrical system
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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.
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