Model year

2024 BMW 330I

Sedan, gasoline, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Aug 18, 2025 to Jul 23, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year288k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints5Close to the median 2024 sedan
Severity index60.02024 sedans average 11.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

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.

0123202532026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

20% of complaints about the 2024 BMW 330I name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
1
Electrical system
1
Driver assistance
1
Powertrain
1
Steering
1
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2024 BMW 330I

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2024 BMW 330I
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-056Jan 30, 2026Engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal componentElectrical system87,394Part replacement
23V-770Nov 16, 2023Steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosenSteering201Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2024 BMW 330I

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.

  1. Filed Jul 23, 2026Failure Jun 25, 2026Los Angeles, CAPower trainCrash

    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 11752510
  2. Filed Apr 1, 2026Failure Dec 1, 2025Pembroke Pines, FLElectrical system, Assist, Unknown or other

    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 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 11728562
  3. Filed Dec 12, 2025Failure Dec 9, 20258,000 milesHavertown, PAVehicle speed controlCrash

    The 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 11704707
  4. Filed Oct 23, 2025Failure Oct 10, 2025Pompton Lakes, NJUnknown or other

    Driving 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 11695223
  5. Filed Aug 18, 2025Failure Jul 17, 2025Fort Meade, FLAir bags, Steering, Unknown or otherCrash1 injured

    Not 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 11681478
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

68 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • B121126 Sep 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Potential customer complaints with no fault codes stored / No MIL displayed. 1. “Rough idle after idling for a longer period of time” 2. “Vehicle feels like it is misfiring at idle” The automatic Start/Stop function is deactivated. The vehicle is stopped an…
  • B064026 Jul 17, 2026 · Other
    Mirror Glass Return
  • B652026 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display (MFD) may flicker intermittently. Theflickering manifests itself in three phases: The image is distorted The central information display turns black (black screen) The image is OK again…
  • B652025 May 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
  • B010324 May 6, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
  • B320123 Apr 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
  • B062026 Feb 23, 2026 · Other
    KLE Control Unit Return
  • B061326 Feb 3, 2026 · Other
    Auxiliary Water Pump Return
  • B641325 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error” is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, it will turn on the check engine light on vehicles with an I-level lower than 24-11-5…
  • B340925 Dec 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rarecase of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period of time.
  • B840625 Oct 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
  • B410725 Aug 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side.
  • B320123 Aug 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
  • B063925 Jul 23, 2025 · Other
    Adapter Disc Return
  • B064125 Jul 28, 2025 · Other
    Seal Return
  • B340925 Jul 30, 2025 · Service Campaign
    There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rare case of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period of time.
  • B063225 May 21, 2025 · Other
    Inspection and Return - Linkage for Wiper System
  • B660725 May 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The speed limit warning adopted speed, which is set by the customer, is automatically reverting to lowervalue after an extended duration of the sleep cycle.
  • B120525 May 24, 2025 · Service Campaign
    Moisture may enter the start generator supply line and cause corrosion inside the line.
  • B840225 May 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When making phone calls via BMW Bluetooth (not Apple CarPlay) in the vehicle, the person in the calloutside the vehicle hears a distorted voice reproduction.
  • B651525 May 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When initiating a phone call to a specific saved contact, Intelligent Personal Assistant may not be able tolocate the contact or may call the incorrect contact.
  • B650925 May 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customer may complain that Projected Modes (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) do not connect in the vehicle. Itis found that the WiFi in the vehicle is also not active and cannot be turned on.
  • B320425 May 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After prolonged straight-ahead driving (e.g. highway driving), there may be a temporary, slightly noticeable increase in steering forces when steering out of the steering wheel center position. This minimally noticeable increase in steering forces is percei…
  • B160125 May 5, 2025 · Emissions
    Please have the Integrated Fuel Module control unit (IFM) programmed in the vehicles concerned(according to the vehicle identification number selection), if possible, before vehicle delivery.
  • B513019 Apr 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are regularly waxed in th e area of the door jamb.
  • B511223 Apr 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the frontbottom active air flap is…
  • B160125 Mar 31, 2025 · Service Campaign
    BMW AG has decided on a service campaign for certain vehicles from the G2x series. Please have the Integrated Fuel Module control unit (IFM) programmed in the vehicles concerned(according to the vehicle identification number selection), if possible, before …
  • B062425 Mar 24, 2025 · Other
    Wiper System Return
  • B061625 Mar 6, 2025 · Other
    Central Bass Right Return
  • B160125B Feb 21, 2025 · Other
    B16 01 25 Integrated Fuel Module Delivery Stop Software Update
  • B160125A Feb 22, 2025 · Other
    Update - Delivery Stop: Integrated Fuel Module
  • B160125 Feb 14, 2025 · Service Campaign
    DELIVERY STOP: INTEGRATED FUEL MODULE
  • B640125 Feb 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The customer may hear an intermittent “humming” or “foghorn” type sound in vehicle. It sounds like a lowhum that last for only a few seconds. This can occur with the engine operating or may be heard for up to one hour after engine shut down.
  • B514616 Feb 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
  • B060725 Jan 31, 2025 · Other
    Headlight Return
  • B120624 Jan 29, 2025 · Service Campaign
    BMW AG has decided on a service campaign for certain vehicles from the G0x, G12 and G20 series. Please have the starter motor checked and, if necessary, replaced in the vehicles concerned (according to the vehicle identification number selection) if possibl…
  • B512224 Jan 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On the main door seal, detachment behavior can be detected in the sealing joint area. Overtime, the sealing material continues to detach more and more, which can cause the seal to dangle and become visible to the customer.
  • B110924 Jan 15, 2025 · Service Campaign
    During manufacturing, the dual-mass flywheel has not been sufficiently greased. The insufficient grease may result in acoustic abnormalities and vibrations in the vehicle's powertrain.
  • B840424 Dec 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theatre…
  • B653824 Dec 13, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theater…
  • B653524 Dec 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint.
  • B610615 Dec 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box.
  • B068324 Nov 28, 2024 · Other
    Wastegate Valve Actuator Return
  • B612624 Nov 1, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Both 12 V and 48 (V) volt ground cables may not have been secured correctly to the underbody of theaffected vehicles. Please, ensure that both ground lines (12 V and 48 V) are reworked before vehicledelivery.
  • B512724 Nov 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Ethernet bus of the Body Domain Controller (BDC) is interrupted so that audio output, rear viewcamera, or the driver assistance systems fail. The symptoms begin to appear during auto locking at approx.10 mph, or after the Central Locking button is activ…
  • B612224 Oct 31, 2024 · Service Campaign
    A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure.
  • B310223 Oct 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
  • B067624 Oct 10, 2024 · Other
    Entrance Cover Return
  • B110424 Oct 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    One of the following faults are stored in the DME: 123432 - Electrical wastegate valve, adaptation: Limit position shut, implausible 123433 - Electrical wastegate valve, adaptation: adjustment range implausible 123511 - Electrical wastegate valve: stiff mov…
  • B066924 Sep 18, 2024 · Other
    Window Border Cover Return
  • B652124 Sep 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When the navigation app is opened in the vehicle, the navigation map is not displayed. Instead, the navigation loading screen is shown on a constant loop and the message "Navigation starts" is displayed.
  • B612224 Sep 23, 2024 · Service Campaign
    A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure.
  • B120624 Aug 26, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Please have the starter motor checked and, if necessary, replaced in the vehicles concerned (according tothe vehicle identification number selection) if possible before vehicle delivery. If vehicles have already been delivered, please have the measure carri…
  • B065024 Jul 11, 2024 · Other
    Catalytic Return
  • B511219 Jul 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with one or more of thefollowing faults stored: 138207 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at warm ambient temperature 21B043 - Active cooling damper control (…
  • B652024 Jul 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    When getting into the vehicle, the wrong driver profile is selected. As a result, the seat adjusts to the wrong position.
  • B180124 Jul 3, 2024 · Service Campaign
    DELIVERY STOP: CATALYTIC CONVERTER
  • B064524 Jun 6, 2024 · Other
    Water Pump Return
  • B270220 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.
  • B120721 Mar 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.