2019 BMW 330i Problems & Complaints

Most common 2019 BMW 330i problems

• Engine & cooling~91,000 miles
  1024%
• Other / not specified~1,000 miles
  922%
• Electrical system~82,000 miles
  717%
• Transmission & drivetrain~54,000 miles
  512%
• Air bags~51,000 miles
  410%
• Lights~3,000 miles
  37%
• Driver assistance
  37%
• Stability & traction control~0 miles
  25%
• Speed control & acceleration~5,000 miles
  25%
• Brakes~8,000 miles
  25%
• Wheels & tires~15,000 miles
  25%
• Steering~0 miles
  12%
• Seats
  12%
• Equipment & accessories~51,000 miles
  12%
• Fuel & propulsion system
  12%

Share of the 41 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW 330i complaints by model year

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2019 BMW 330i recalls (9)

What 2019 BMW 330i owners say

Engine & cooling

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 time. The contact stated that the residential camera showed that the fire had started by the front driver's side tire. The Fire Department arrived at the residence and extinguished the fire. The residence and the vehicle were consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. No injuries were sustained. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, smoke was seen coming from under the hood of the vehicle. After stopping and exiting the vehicle, flames were then present coming from under the hood and the fire department was called to the scene. The flames were extinguished. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A fire report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.

Electrical system

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 time. The contact stated that the residential camera showed that the fire had started by the front driver's side tire. The Fire Department arrived at the residence and extinguished the fire. The residence and the vehicle were consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. No injuries were sustained. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on the driveway, the vehicle caught fire. The contact called the fire department, and the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The contact stated that recently he had received a recall notice from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The contact related the fire to the description of the recall of the fire risk when parked. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact recently purchased the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, when the vehicle was started, the vehicle vibrated and jerked abnormally with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure became progressively worse, and the vehicle was no longer being driven. …

While traveling at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden loud pop from the engine bay, immediately followed by multiple dashboard warning lights. The vehicle was safely brought to a stop, and AAA was contacted to arrange towing to the nearest available repair facility. A diagnostic inspection identified the failure of the crankshaft vibration damper. According to the repair facility, this component is essential to maintaining the structural integrity and operational balance of the engine. At the time of failure, the vehicle had approximately 37,000 miles on the odometer-well below the expected service life of such a critical part. Had this failure occurred at highway speeds, the resulting mechanical disruption could have led to a loss of engine function and increased the risk of a serious accident or death. …

2019 BMW 330i engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.