2023 BMW 330E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 330E years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW 330E. That ranks 2nd out of 8 330E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 BMW 330E recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:body control module:software
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330e and 330e xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. After shifting into reverse, the rearview camera software may cause a portion of the rearview image to be obstructed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An obstructed rearview image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-80-525-7417.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car was on for about 5 minutes. I didnât mean to step on the gas but I did and the car wouldnât stop accelerating. Like the car is in park and I took my foot ass the gas but itâs still an uncontrolled acceleration issue. It revved up to the redline or highest rpm and stayed like that for 2…
On one occasion, the car automatically applied the breaks and parked itself while driving on a main road. On another occasion, while parking the car at the home it accelerated aggressively and almost crashed into the garage- driver lost complete control of the car. On a separate occasion, the gauge…
I rear-ended someone and suspect issue with the automatic emergency braking for my 2023 BMW 330E. The car was totaled and I no longer have it - date of accident [XXX]. My VIN [XXX] ) wasnât included in current recalls but the model was discontinued, which raises concern. The incident was reported…
I was driving on [XXX] in Vermont on Friday morning, when I heard a very loud pop close to my ear. It sounded like a gun, but I saw that my windows were not broken. I continued to drive but then noticed the sound of rushing air, as though one of my windows was open. It was not. I drove a short…
Subject: Concern Regarding Daytime Brightness Levels in BMW 330e Instrument Cluster I am reaching out to express a concern I've encountered with the instrument cluster in my 2023 BMW 330e. It has come to my attention that, unlike many other vehicles, the instrument cluster in my BMW does not…
Other BMW 330E years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 330E | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 330E | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 330E | 4 | 5 |
| 2020 330E | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 330E | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 330E | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 330E | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW 330E?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 BMW 330E?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.