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BMW 330I

2017–2020 only

211 classified complaints 13 recalls

2017–2020 BMW 330I models have 211 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically surfacing around 53,043 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 330I report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2001–2005

2006–2006

2017–2020

2021–2024

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017–2020 only

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 55 complaints

Median onset: 53,043 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 28 complaints

Median onset: 33,400 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Starter and starting system · Electrical 26 complaints

Median onset: 81,652 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $390–$730 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 13,000 miles. 18.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 13 complaints

Median onset: 400 miles. 7.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 14,800 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 508 miles. 28.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017–2020 model years. See the full BMW 330I report for every year and full specs/safety data.