MYRModel Year Report

2020 BMW 330I

● Typical for this model
2020 BMW 330I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:59.177Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
53
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

38% 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 2020: 53 complaints 2020 53 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 2018 2019: 41 complaints 2020: 53 complaints 2020 53 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 2020: 53 complaints 2020 53 2021: 29 complaints 2021 2022: 6 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2023 2024: 6 complaints 2024 2025: 6 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2026

2020: 53 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.

Electrical system

38% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2020 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while he was sleeping, the vehicle was parked outside of the garage and had started itself without the key in the ignition then drove itself and crashed into the aluminum garage door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-28

Several months ago, my digital cluster on my 2020 330i blacked out briefly and came back on. The other day, after temporarily disconnecting the batter and correctly reconnecting, the digital cluster and driver assist items all failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29

Also filed under Lane departure and forward collision avoidance

Engine

36% · 19 reports
FIRE
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My car was parked at home and hadnt been driven in hours. My neighbor contacted me, saying that my car was on fire. I went outside, and it was on fire, and the fire department was called.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-06

I started my vicheal up and turned the heater on on my 330i 2020i bmw I sat there for about 15 mins and noticed a smoke smell I stepped out my car and realized my car was on fire!

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-10

The left hydraulic engine motor mount (P/N 22117581621) completely collapsed and failed at 6 years and only 24,811 miles. The right mount was also replaced at the same time (P/N 22117581622).

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21

Also filed under Power train

Air bags

9% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The contact owned a 2020 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop and making a left turn, another vehicle, trying to beat the light and driving 60 MPH, crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-05

Car was t-boned by another vehicle at 65-70 MPH (other driver was cited as negligent and responsible for accident)—and other driver’s car caused damage to the BMW and driver (my daughter) due to the side airbags on the BMW not deploying (damage...

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-15

Lane departure

6% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing blind spot detection and assist.

Visibility/wiper

4% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    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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    2019-12-13Structure19V755000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2020-01-24Exterior lighting19V850000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 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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    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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    2020-05-18Air bags, seat belts20V164000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M,...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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

2020 BMW 330I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V684000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 19V732000 · Engine
  • Recall 19V755000 · Structure
  • Recall 19V850000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 19V912000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 20V164000 · Air bags, 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 2020 BMW 330I reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 BMW 330I is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW 330I?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW 330I have?
11 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.