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BMW 330i Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

93
Total Recalls
3.3
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
3 D
2001
8 A
2002
7 B+
2003
7 B+
2004
5 C+
2005
5 C+
2006
7 A-
2007
3 C-
2008
3 C-
2009
3 C-
2010
3 C-
2011
3 C-
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
0
2018
1 D
2019
9 A-
2020
11 A
2021
7 B-
2022
3 C
2023
2 F
2024
2 C
2025
1 F
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
37
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
SEAT BELTS
9
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
BACK OVER PREVENTION
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
STEERING
3
SEATS
3
ENGINE
2

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

STEERING — Your vehicle's steering gear is a crucial part that helps you control the direction of your car. In some 2024 BMW models, this gear might not have been tightened properly.

Critical

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — The transmission mechatronics unit in your vehicle is a critical component that helps your car shift gears smoothly. In some 2022 BMW models, this unit might not have been put toge…

High Priority

SEAT BELTS — The receiver audio module is the computer that controls your car's audio system, but it's also responsible for reminding you to buckle your seatbelt. In certain 2019-2022 BMW model…

High Priority

SEAT BELTS — Your vehicle's passenger seat belt retractor is a critical safety system that helps keep you buckled in during a crash. In some models, this retractor might not lock as it should, …

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY — Your vehicle's front seat belt buckle assembly is the part that keeps you safely buckled in. In some 2021 BMW 3-series models, a critical bolt might not be tightened properly.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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