repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
2018 BMW 330eProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW 330e, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-652 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 BMW 330e has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
4Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 BMW 330e recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other 330e year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 330e median. How we score
'16'17'18'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 BMW 330e, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 330e owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car experience a starter malfunction which caused the starter to continue to run after car was shut off, the car experience a non start issue had to be towed at my expense $450 to the bmw dealership in [XXX], they supposedly fixed the recall but car still won’t start. The service says it’s…
In October 2024, a "Drivetrain Malfunction" warning appeared on the dashboard (first noticed around October 8, 2024). The vehicle switched into hybrid mode and would no longer return to electric mode. Shortly after, the engine would not start at all. Mileage was approximately 46,400 miles. An…
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330E. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated, and the vehicle became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The message "Drivetrain - Check Soon" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was…
Own a 2018 330e?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.