repaired · 2025 Q1
Body control module: software
Risk. Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 BMW 330eProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2023 BMW 330e, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-118 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 BMW 330e has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
2Engine
2Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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 · 2024 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. An obstructed rearview image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing 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
2023 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 330e owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car was on for about 5 minutes. I didn’t mean to step on the gas but I did and the car wouldn’t stop accelerating. Like the car is in park and I took my foot ass the gas but it’s 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…
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…
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