2024 BMW 330I Problems
Compared with other BMW 330I years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2024 can be compared from 2027.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (3 complaints).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021
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
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 25 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 BMW 330I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2024 BMW 330I. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and air bags (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 68 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 23 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.
- Other or unknown3 50%
- Electrical system2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Lane departure1 17%
- Steering1 17%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “Yes, the vehicle is available upon request. While operating my vehicle I experienced multiple serious mechanical and safety related issues including: A burning/ overheating smell coming from the center consol area, senor malfunctions, unexpected gear shifting while driving. The unexpected gear shifting contributed to a motor vehicle accident. The vehicle did not operate in safe or predictable manor. At this time the vehicle has not been reproduced or confirm by a dealer. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer. Yes, there were messages and symptoms and first appeared 3/5/2024”
NHTSA complaint #11728562, filed 2026-04Air bags: “Not sure what malfunction part but car steering locked up. Could not steer the car. Brakes failed. Car accelerator engaged. Car slammed into pole. Car is totaled I only had it less than 3 weeks. BMW 3 series 2024.”
NHTSA complaint #11681478, filed 2025-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 8,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2024 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i Sedan RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,850 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 24 | 33 | 27 | $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
- 26V056000Jan 30, 2026Electrical system › Starter assemblyCovers: BMW 330I 2021–2024, 430I 2021–2024, 530I 2021–2024 +5 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series…
- 23V770000Nov 16, 2023SteeringCovers: BMW 330I 2024, X3 2024, 230I 2024 +1 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Recall details for the 2024 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. 68 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037505Sep 9, 2026Engine. Potential customer complaints with no fault codes stored / No MIL displayed. 1. “Rough idle after idling for a longer period of time” 2. “Vehicle feels like it is misfiring at idle” The automatic…
- 11035404Jul 23, 2026Electrical system. The Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display (MFD) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central…
- 11035492Jul 17, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Mirror Glass Return
- 11032731May 6, 2026Engine. The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
- 11032744May 5, 2026Electrical system. After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
- 11031574Apr 6, 2026Suspension. When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
- 11029021Feb 23, 2026Electrical system. KLE Control Unit Return
- 11029013Feb 3, 2026Engine. Auxiliary Water Pump Return
- 11026960Dec 18, 2025Electrical system. When performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error” is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, it will turn on the check…
- 11026950Dec 17, 2025Brakes. There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rarecase of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period of…
Other model years of the BMW 330I
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 6 | 8,000 | 2 | — | 29 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 6 | — | 3 | 5 | 30 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 29 | 32,270 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 53 | 34,000 | 11 | — | 30 | 68 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 41 | 13,000 | 9 | 5 | 30 | 68 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 32 | 36,500 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 42 | 30,200 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2006 | 219 | 85,500 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 28 | 77,250 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 113 | 99,480 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 77 | 81,500 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 45 | 79,000 | 6 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 116 | 91,453 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All BMW 330I model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 BMW 330I have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2024 BMW 330I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2024 BMW 330I is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2024 BMW 330I been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 BMW 330I get?
The EPA rates the 2024 BMW 330I (330i Sedan, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 25 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2024 BMW 330I reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 8,000 miles; 100% 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. 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.