Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 BMW 330i, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other3
- Vehicle speed control1
- Power train1
- Air bags1
- Electrical system1
- Steering1
- Lane departure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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Recalls
26V056000 · Electrical system30 Jan 2026 · 87,394 vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
23V770000 · Steering16 Nov 2023 · 201 vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 2024 BMW 330i: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012103 | Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theatre Screen is not possible |
| 11012099 | Customers may report issue with Personal eSIM operation, to include: Personal eSIM does not finish the set-up process in the vehicle Telephone function via eSIM is not possible WiFi Hotspot function cannot be used Streaming video service via the BMW Theater Screen is not possible |
| 11012096 | Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint. |
| 11012091 | Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box. |
| 11010933 | Wastegate Valve Actuator Return |
| 11010763 | Both 12 V and 48 (V) volt ground cables may not have been secured correctly to the underbody of theaffected vehicles. Please, ensure that both ground lines (12 V and 48 V) are reworked before vehicledelivery. |
| 11010762 | The Ethernet bus of the Body Domain Controller (BDC) is interrupted so that audio output, rear viewcamera, or the driver assistance systems fail. The symptoms begin to appear during auto locking at approx.10 mph, or after the Central Locking button is activated. Dependent upon vehicle equipment, the following permanent SAE faults may be stored in the vehicle: S 0219, No Communication possible with: Amplifier S 0261, No Communication possible with: Camera-based driver assistance S 0273, No Communication possible with: Headunit S 0313, No Communication possible with: All-round vision camera S 03 |
| 11009558 | A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure. |
| 11009555 | When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard. |
| 11009421 | Entrance Cover Return |
| 11008988 | One of the following faults are stored in the DME: 123432 - Electrical wastegate valve, adaptation: Limit position shut, implausible 123433 - Electrical wastegate valve, adaptation: adjustment range implausible 123511 - Electrical wastegate valve: stiff movement |
| 11008315 | Window Border Cover Return |
| 11008120 | When the navigation app is opened in the vehicle, the navigation map is not displayed. Instead, the navigation loading screen is shown on a constant loop and the message "Navigation starts" is displayed. |
| 11008118 | A limited number of 12 and 48 (V) volt vehicle batteries may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, which could lead to a premature battery failure. |
| 11006719 | Please have the starter motor checked and, if necessary, replaced in the vehicles concerned (according tothe vehicle identification number selection) if possible before vehicle delivery. If vehicles have already been delivered, please have the measure carried out the next time the vehiclesenter the workshop. A bolting fault on the long bolt screws can cause the magnets in the starter motor to twist. As a result, thepower of the starter motor decreases. As a result, the engine does not start. |
| 11005473 | Catalytic Return |
| 11005449 | A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with one or more of thefollowing faults stored: 138207 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at warm ambient temperature 21B043 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138222 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), above: positional deviation error detected at warm ambienttemperature 138209 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 13822B - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all am |
| 11005243 | When getting into the vehicle, the wrong driver profile is selected. As a result, the seat adjusts to the wrong position. |
| 11005215 | DELIVERY STOP: CATALYTIC CONVERTER |
| 11003041 | Water Pump Return |
| 11002858 | There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages. |
| 10252038 | Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt. |
| 10249437 | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
| 10249032 | The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 HU-H: Reset will be stored in the HU-H3. |
| 10249027 | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)