2016 BMW 330E
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle disengaged itself from gear while driving on hwy going between 75-85 mph. Failed to re engage into gear when stepping on accelerator causing vehicle to just coast and slow down as fast moving traffic (semis) weâre approaching.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-10-08
Also filed under Power train and electrical system
Power train
1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2016 BMW 330E — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 BMW 330E reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 330E?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 330E have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.