Complaints about the 2024 BMW 330I peaked in 2025, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Sedan, gasoline, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Aug 18, 2025 to Jul 23, 2026.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-056 | Jan 30, 2026 | Engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component | Electrical system | 87,394 | Part replacement |
| 23V-770 | Nov 16, 2023 | Steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen | Steering | 201 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
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 injuries were sustained. A Police report was not filed. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint 11752510Yes, 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 11728562The contact owns a 2024 BMW 330I. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), while reversing out of a parking space, the accelerator pedal was slightly depressed and the engine revved high, and the contact slightly depressed the accelerator pedal again before the vehicle suddenly unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a stone column before coming to a stop. During the crash the vehicle sustained extensive damages to the rear passenger’s side vehicle and the door. The stone column was also damaged. No injuries were reported. A Police Report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was first driven to the residence and then to the body shop the following day. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently at the Auto Body Shop being repaired. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
NHTSA complaint 11704707Driving on Interstate I-287 around 10:35am on October 10, 2025 (New Jersey) around Exit 47 (vicinity) suddenly the sunroof sounded like an explosion. Parked on the roadside ... noticed that the roof is exploded (broken pieces of the glasses were pointing upwards like a volcano) and other broken pieces were captured on the sunscreen liner cloth sliding which was completely closed from inside. Called the insurance and reported as if something hit the roof or not sure what happened. My friends tells me that there have been many such incidents when the sunroof explodes on BMWs, and specifically when the glasses looks like a volcano. Dealer says this is not possible. I decided to claim my insurance (with $1,000 deductible as my cost). Please note that due to the distress and fear of the noise and incident I had no energy to waste arguing and delaying my vehicle warranty claim or repair through the dealer. Claimed the insurance (comprehensive claim) ... Note: Not a single other scratches or anything other than the glass (sunroof) was damaged ... I feel like this is a defective sunroof that exploded (the sound was very loud and scary). If the sunroof liner cloth shade was not closed, the shattered glasses would have seriously injured me (and my husband).
NHTSA complaint 11695223Not 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 11681478Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.