BMW 330e

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Official safety data

NHTSA

Recalls 7

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  • Sep 2020 Electrical System 2021 Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.

    Risk The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

    Remedy BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Applies to BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V601000

  • Aug 2020 Electrical System 2021 Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.

    Risk A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Applies to BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V490000

Complaints 5

Owners have filed 5 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the BMW 330e across model years 2021–2022. 0 mention a fire and 1 a crash.

Powertrain 3 Electrical system 3 Engine 3 Steering 1 Brakes 1 Fuel/propulsion system 1

“Vehicle threw code 21A50A (Starter Pinion Timeout) and a Drivetrain Malfunction warning. Car still starts and drives. This is the exact mechanical failure described in Starter Recall 26V-438 / 26V-441, but my 2022 330e VIN is currently excluded.”

NHTSA complaint #11752593 · 2022 model year · Powertrain · Jul 2026

“On 5/22/24 had a catastrophic failure of the Electric Motor Electronics and 12v Battery. I have requested that the BMW Serice Assistant provide me with all affected parts for inspection. Shutdown of the vehicle high voltage system could result in a crash. When this part fails along with the 12v…”

NHTSA complaint #11590355 · 2021 model year · Steering · May 2024

“In Buford GA at the corner of Elm Tree Terrace and Buford Dam road, I was waiting for the light to turn on a decline. It is important to note that the car was driving in all-electric mode on a full charge. Once the light turned green I stepped on the accelerator to go and the car stalled. I believe…”

NHTSA complaint #11444952 · 2021 model year · Powertrain · Dec 2021

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — official recalls and owner-filed complaints, shown as reference data, separate from KnownCars community posts. Had one of these problems yourself? Create a free account and post it.