NHTSA vehicle safety data

2024 BMW 330I Recalls & Complaints

The 2024 BMW 330I has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 BMW 330I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2024 BMW 330I owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW 330I, describing incidents dated July 17, 2025 to August 3, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Unknown or Other 3 complaints
  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint
  • Lane Departure 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint

Of the 6 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 6 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11773525 · Filed

    The display screen constantly goes black while driving. It is a distraction and I am unable to view maps, vehicle status, media info etc.

  • ODI #11752510 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2024 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the gear shifter was shifted into reverse; however, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated forward and crashed into another vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. There were no air bags deployed. No…

  • ODI #11728562 · Filed

    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…

Read all 6 complaints

Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire

NHTSA #26V056000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported January 30, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 87,394 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 27, 2026

Defect description

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 (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

Safety consequence

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Steering Gear Improperly Tightened

NHTSA #23V770000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported November 16, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 201 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 11, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other BMW 330I model years

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