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2019 BMW 330i

9 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V355000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering tie rod in your vehicle connects the steering wheel to the wheels. It's designed to absorb shock and keep your vehicle stable while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks, you could experience uneven steering, and your vehicle may become difficult to control. This could lead to a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash, especially on rough roads or in high temperatures.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the tie rod assembly with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification and should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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Critical #19V732000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The counterbalance shaft in your car is a crucial part that helps balance the engine's movement. On some 2019-2020 330i and Z4 models, the bearings were installed incorrectly, which could cause the shaft to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the counterbalance shaft comes loose, it could cause severe damage to your engine, potentially leading to a loss of power and control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the entire engine with a new one, free of charge. This repair is on the house, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #23V584000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The receiver audio module in your vehicle is a computer that helps your car's systems communicate with each other. In some 2019-2022 3-series models, this module might not make the seat belt warning sound properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt warning chime doesn't sound when you get in the car, you might not realize your seat belt isn't fastened. This increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the receiver audio module software for free, so the seat belt warning chime works as it should. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #19V912000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your 330i's rear seat belt pretensioner is a safety device that helps tighten the seat belt in a crash. In some 2019-2020 models, this part might not lock as intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pretensioner fails to lock during a crash, you could be at higher risk of injury from the seat belt not doing its job.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the rear seat belts with new ones that work as they should, and it's all free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #19V352000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The knee air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys to cushion your knees in a crash. In some 2019-2020 BMW models, this air bag may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the knee air bag doesn't deploy as it should, you could be at risk of injury in a crash. This is a serious safety concern that you should address right away.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the knee air bag modules with new ones, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #25V636000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter relay in your car is like a switch that helps your engine turn on when you start the car. In your 2019-2022 BMW, the relay might corrode and overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the relay overheats and short circuits, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment, which could spread to other parts of your car.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay for you, at no cost. Park your vehicle outside until the repair is done to be safe. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.
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Low Priority #23V211000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The seat frame in your vehicle is a critical part that connects the seat to the car's chassis. It might not have been welded correctly in certain 2019-2021 models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat frame isn't secure, it could fail to hold you in place during a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the seat frame and backrest with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #21V096000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rearview camera in your vehicle helps you see behind your car when you're reversing. In some models, a small part of the image may be missing or the screen may not turn on when you shift into Reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely on the rearview camera and it's not working properly, you might miss something behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the rearview camera software to ensure the image is clear when you're reversing, at no cost to you. They'll do this as soon as you schedule the repair after receiving a recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #19V684000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The back-up camera system on your vehicle is used to display a view of the area behind your car when you're in reverse. In some cases, the settings can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, but the system will remember that setting, making it hard to see what's behind you.
Risk if Unfixed
Without a clear view of the area behind your vehicle, you could back into something or someone, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the back-up camera software to fix this issue – and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
ENGINE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other BMW 330i Years

2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2020
11 recalls
2018
1 recall
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
7 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
3 recalls

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