2016 BMW 330E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 330E years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 330E. That ranks 7th out of 8 330E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 BMW 330E problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 BMW 330E recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 BMW 330E.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. Construction zone didnât have shoulders to pull aside which…
Other BMW 330E years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 330E | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 330E | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 330E | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 330E | 4 | 5 |
| 2020 330E | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 330E | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 330E | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 330E?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 330E?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 BMW 330E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 330E model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.