2017 BMW 330I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 330I years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 330I. That ranks 7th out of 23 330I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (20 complaints, 49%), typically at around 52,600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 41owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 BMW 330I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 49% | 52,600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 27% | 20,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 23,401 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 7% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | 33,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 33,400 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 10,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 BMW 330I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 BMW 330I.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The defect has left the driver stranded several times and required multiple tows due to the vehicle becoming unsafe and inoperable. On one occasion, the vehicle broke down after a 2.5-hour drive away from home and had to be towed because the overheating and coolant leak issue made it unsafe to…
The cooling system is continually failing prematurely. Parts that should be lifetime are needing to be repaired below 100K miles. I have had to repair the following cooling system related items that should be under recall and are not Oil filter housing Thermostat housing Turbo coolant lines Water…
The Oil Filter Housing (OFH), the Coolant/Water Pump, and other plastic lines for the cooling systems are well known to fail with this engine early in their lifetime. My service advisor at BMW said, "these are very common issues for a B46 engine.". The Motor Mounts also are extremely prone to…
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 330I. The contact stated that the rear driverâs side taillight cover loosened and detached but was able to be put back in place. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V074000 (Exterior Lighting); which the contact linked to the failure…
My BMW has had multiple repairs (3 incidents - 2 times repaired by BMW and 1 time repaired by a national mechanic garage) to the coolant system since I purchased it in 2018. BMW have verified the leaking coolant as well as the independent garage. Currently, the coolant system has another on going…
Other BMW 330I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 330I | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 330I | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 330I | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 330I | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 330I | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 330I | 29 | 7 |
| 2020 330I | 53 | 11 |
| 2019 330I | 41 | 9 |
| 2018 330I | 32 | 1 |
| 2017 | 41 | 0 |
| 2011 330I | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 330I | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 330I | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 330I | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 330I | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 330I | 219 | 7 |
| 2005 330I | 28 | 4 |
| 2004 330I | 113 | 4 |
| 2003 330I | 77 | 6 |
| 2002 330I | 45 | 6 |
| 2001 330I | 116 | 7 |
| 2000 330I | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 330I | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 330I?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW 330I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 BMW 330I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 330I model years, the 2017 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.