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2020 BMW 330i

11 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V355000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering gear tie rod in your vehicle helps connect the steering wheel to the wheels. In your 2019-2020 BMW or Toyota, the tie rod could be damaged by extreme temperatures or rough roads, which could cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks while you're driving, your vehicle may lose steering control, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering gear tie rod 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 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 engine helps balance the rotation of the crankshaft. In some 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and Z4 models, the needle roller bearings that hold it in place were installed incorrectly, which could cause the shaft to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, your engine could suffer severe damage. This could lead to costly repairs, or even leave you stranded on the side of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the entire engine with a new one, at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should 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 controls the sound system and also reminds you to buckle up with an audible chime. In some 2019-2022 models, this system might not work correctly, so you might not hear the seat belt warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't hear the seat belt warning, you might not fasten your seat belt, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. This is a serious safety issue that could put you at risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in the receiver audio module to fix the issue, and this repair is free. You should schedule the update 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 #20V164000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your car's front seat belt buckle has sensors that help decide when to tighten the seat belt. In certain 2020 BMW models, these sensors might incorrectly think you're unbuckled, even when you are.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens in a crash, your air bag and seat belt might not work properly, which could lead to serious injury to you or your passenger.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check and replace the front seat belt buckles if needed, all at no cost to you. When you get the recall notice, schedule the repair right away to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. 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
The seat belt pretensioners in your 2019-2020 330i or 330i xDrive are the parts that help tighten your seat belts during an accident. In some cases, they might not lock as tightly as they should.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt pretensioners fail to lock in a crash, you could be at a higher risk of injury from being thrown around in the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the seat belts with new ones that work properly, and it won't cost you a thing – this repair is on the house.
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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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Moderate #25V636000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter relay in your vehicle is a small electrical component that helps get your engine going when you turn the key. In certain models, this relay can corrode and fail, leading to a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter relay fails, it could cause a fire in your vehicle, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one, at no cost to you. Park your vehicle in a safe location away from buildings until the repair is done, and then schedule the appointment when you receive 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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Moderate #19V850000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The headlight control unit is a computer that helps your Z4's headlights turn on and off. In your 2020 Z4 or Toyota Supra, this unit could stop working, leaving you without one or both headlights.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlight control unit fails, you could lose one or both of your headlights, making it harder to see the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty headlight control unit for free, so be sure to schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Low Priority #23V211000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The seat frame in your vehicle is the metal structure that supports your seat. In certain 2019-2021 BMW models, it might not have been properly attached to the seat rails.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, a weak seat frame could fail to hold you in place, increasing the risk that you could be injured.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the seat frame and back rest with stronger, safer parts – for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get your 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 what's behind you when you're reversing. In some 2019-2021 BMW models, a small part of the camera image might not show up or the screen might not illuminate when you shift into Reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely only on the rearview camera and it's not working properly, you could miss something behind you, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the camera software and update it if needed, all at no cost to you. They'll do this 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 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.
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Under Review #19V755000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The trunk release cable is a safety feature that lets you open your trunk from the inside. In some 2020 330i and M340i models, this cable was installed incorrectly, making it harder to open the trunk.
Risk if Unfixed
If someone is trapped inside the trunk, they could be injured trying to get out, or even become trapped for an extended period.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the trunk release cable and fix it if it's not installed correctly, all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. 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
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The back-up camera system in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you when you're reversing. But in some 2018-2020 BMW models, the camera settings can be adjusted incorrectly, and the system will keep that setting, even if you try to fix it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the back-up camera display is turned off or showing nothing, you could fail to see objects or people behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash while reversing.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the back-up camera software to ensure it works correctly, and this repair is free – no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the update is available, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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.
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SEAT BELTS
3 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
ENGINE
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BMW 330i Years

2025
1 recall
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
7 recalls
2019
9 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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