2022 BMW 330iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW 330i, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-584 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

2022 BMW 330i

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 BMW 330i has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Electrical system10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2022 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.

91%repaired · 2025 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 23V-584 · Aug 16, 2023 · 144 vehicles · 131 repaired

Risk. An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2022 Q2

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 22V-070 · Feb 9, 2022 · 4 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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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In owners' words

What 330i owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Approached my parked car and noticed a 2.5-inch gash in the sidewall of the tire. No warning light in dashboard. Tire pressure remained at recommended pressure. Previous driving was on 35 mph local roads with optimal driving conditions--clear weather and no road hazards. Drove vehicle to dealer to…
Complaint 11524143 · May 27, 2023
Driving on highway at 75 mph, tire "exploded" resulting in immediate loss of air pressure and some lack of steering control. Road conditions were optimal with clear sunny weather and no road hazards. Dashboard warning light appeared upon tire failure. Drove with hazards to dealership who replaced…
Complaint 11524141 · May 27, 2023
Driving at 75 mph on highway, tire "exploded". Tire air pressure immediately dropped to zero, resulting in some lack of steering control. Warning message on dash appeared upon tire failure. Drove with caution lights to open gas station. A 4-inch slash was visible in the sidewall of the tire. Car…
Complaint 11524136 · May 27, 2023

Own a 2022 330i?

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