MYRModel Year Report

2019 BMW 330I

▲ Better than typical
2019 BMW 330I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:11.363Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
41
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 116 complaints 2001 2002: 45 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2004: 113 complaints 2004 2005: 28 complaints 2006: 219 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2017: 42 complaints 2018: 32 complaints 2019: 41 complaints 2019 41 2020: 53 complaints 2021: 29 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2023: 4 complaints 2024: 6 complaints 2024 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 1 complaint
2001: 116 complaints 2001 2002: 45 complaints 2003: 77 complaints 2003 2004: 113 complaints 2005: 28 complaints 2005 2006: 219 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2017: 42 complaints 2018: 32 complaints 2019: 41 complaints 2019 41 2020: 53 complaints 2021: 29 complaints 2022: 6 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2024: 6 complaints 2024 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026
2001: 116 complaints 2001 2002: 45 complaints 2002 2003: 77 complaints 2003 2004: 113 complaints 2004 2005: 28 complaints 2005 2006: 219 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2017: 42 complaints 2017 2018: 32 complaints 2018 2019: 41 complaints 2019 41 2020: 53 complaints 2020 2021: 29 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2023 2024: 6 complaints 2024 2025: 6 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2026

2019: 41 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19990
20000
2001116
200245
200377
2004113
200528
2006219
20070
20080
20090
20100
20110
201742
201832
201941
202053
202129
20226
20234
20246
20256
20261

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

22% · 9 reports
FIRE
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The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence in the driveway, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from outside the residence.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23

Also filed under Electrical system

The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, smoke was seen coming from under the hood of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-21

On XXX approximately 2:02am my car was seen on fire parked in driveway on [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-26

Electrical system

17% · 7 reports
FIRE
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The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on the driveway, the vehicle caught fire. The contact called the fire department, and the fire was extinguished.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-09

Power train

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing driveline.

Air bags

10% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330i.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-30

Lane departure

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing warning and assist.

Show complaint excerpts

KAFAS Mid Camera has software malfunction, internal fault, system does not operate as designed. Takes down all driver assistance features. Module unable to accept new coding/programming. BMW service information - B66 20…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2019-07-08Air bags19V352000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  2. R
    2019-11-08Back over prevention19V684000 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,...

    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.

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    2019-12-13Engine19V732000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles.

    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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  4. R
    2020-02-18Seat belts19V912000 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.

    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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  5. R
    2020-08-14Steering20V355000 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.

    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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  6. R
    2021-04-16Back over prevention21V096000 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,...

    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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  7. R
    2023-05-22Seats23V211000 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.

    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.

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  8. R
    2023-10-12Electrical system, seat belts23V584000 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.

    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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  9. R
    2026-02-06Electrical system25V636000 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.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 BMW 330I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V352000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V684000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 19V732000 · Engine
  • Recall 19V912000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 20V355000 · Steering
  • Recall 21V096000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V211000 · Seats
  • Recall 23V584000 · Electrical system, seat belts
  • Recall 25V636000 · Electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 2019 BMW 330I reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 BMW 330I is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 330I?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 330I have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.