repaired · 2026 Q3
Starter assembly: relay
Park outsideRisk. A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
2019 BMW 330iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2019 BMW 330i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-636 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 BMW 330i has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine2 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
4Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Exterior lighting
2Wheels
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Forward collision avoidance
2Lane departure
98 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 3 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2019 BMW 330i 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 · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Seats
Risk. An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Engine
Risk. If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk. An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
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
2019 vs. every other 330i 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 330i median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What 330i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On XXX approximately 2:02am my car was seen on fire parked in driveway on [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence in the driveway, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from outside the residence. The contact checked and became aware that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied at the…
My 2019 BMW 330i has a recurring cooling system defect, including coolant leaks, heater inoperative, and risk of engine overheating. The defect began while the vehicle was under warranty and was repaired by BMW, but it recurred. BMW later instructed me not to drive the vehicle due to safety…
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