2018 BMW 330I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 330I years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 330I. That ranks 9th out of 23 330I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (12 complaints, 38%), typically at around 36,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 32owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 12 | 38% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 19% | 15 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 13% | 51,086 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 3% | 60,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 BMW 330I recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
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 contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, unknown warning lights were suddenly illuminated, indicating that the engine was overheating. The message instructed the driver to shut off the vehicle immediately. The contact pulled over and turned…
The engine overheated and suddenly lost power/ acceleration while driving in rush hour traffic at highway speed. I had to move across 3 lanes of traffic to get on to shoulder of highway safely while car and engine sputtered and slowed to a stop with no power or acceleration. After having vehicle…
The coolant system and oil housing filters. The entire coolant system components fails in this vehicle after 60,000 mile due to the parts not being all aluminum. This fix alone is about 8k from the BMW Dealership. This isnât fair to the customer! This needs to be a recall! The parts needs to be…
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The contact stated that there was an oil intake leak and a coolant leak. There were several warning lights illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
Car keeps overheating. Water pump, water hose and expansion tank have been replaced several times and the car still overheats.
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 | 32 | 1 |
| 2017 330I | 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 2018 BMW 330I?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW 330I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.