https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 330e. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:38 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2149971 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Yesterday 4pm try to park my car at infront of grage door i have been slow down with touch break pedal. But this car won't stop at all so this car hit home grage door and and side stone decorations. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2149972 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Yesterday 4pm try to park my car at infront of grage door i have been slow down with touch break pedal. But this car won't stop at all so this car hit home grage door and and side stone decorations. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2117746 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unsure of the exact cause, appears to be the high voltage battery/electric drive function that is faulty. It is creating a hazardous condition causing the vehicle to propel itself forward while driving in traffic and almost hitting other vehicles on the roadway when the electric drive fails or it switches between battery and the engine. If it’s not propelling itself forward, it’s unexpectedly decr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2117747 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unsure of the exact cause, appears to be the high voltage battery/electric drive function that is faulty. It is creating a hazardous condition causing the vehicle to propel itself forward while driving in traffic and almost hitting other vehicles on the roadway when the electric drive fails or it switches between battery and the engine. If it’s not propelling itself forward, it’s unexpectedly decr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2117748 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unsure of the exact cause, appears to be the high voltage battery/electric drive function that is faulty. It is creating a hazardous condition causing the vehicle to propel itself forward while driving in traffic and almost hitting other vehicles on the roadway when the electric drive fails or it switches between battery and the engine. If it’s not propelling itself forward, it’s unexpectedly decr https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2117958 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I rear-ended someone and suspect issue with the automatic emergency braking for my 2023 BMW 330E. The car was totaled and I no longer have it - date of accident [XXX]. My VIN [XXX] ) wasn’t included in current recalls but the model was discontinued, which raises concern. The incident was reported to police and insurance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2117959 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I rear-ended someone and suspect issue with the automatic emergency braking for my 2023 BMW 330E. The car was totaled and I no longer have it - date of accident [XXX]. My VIN [XXX] ) wasn’t included in current recalls but the model was discontinued, which raises concern. The incident was reported to police and insurance. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2073716 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330E. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2054675 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330E. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced.  The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (ELECTRICAL SYS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2054676 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330E. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced.  The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V576000 (ELECTRICAL SYS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2013066 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was driving on [XXX] in Vermont on Friday morning, when I heard a very loud pop close to my ear. It sounded like a gun, but I saw that my windows were not broken. I continued to drive but then noticed the sound of rushing air, as though one of my windows was open. It was not. I drove a short distance, then decided to pull over into a parking lot. There, I discovered a huge hole in my sun ro https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2011939 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Since the purchase of my vehicle, 07/01/2024: When in reverse vehicle does not issue audible warning alerts for other vehicles, objects or pedestrians crossing or approaching behind or from the side. Additionally, no audible warning alerts in the front as the vehicle approaches objects such as trees, vehicles parked in space opposite or persons darting in front of the car. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-2011940 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Since the purchase of my vehicle, 07/01/2024: When in reverse vehicle does not issue audible warning alerts for other vehicles, objects or pedestrians crossing or approaching behind or from the side. Additionally, no audible warning alerts in the front as the vehicle approaches objects such as trees, vehicles parked in space opposite or persons darting in front of the car. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1993803 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 battery you lose control of all vehicle electronics (steering, braking, electrical power, and propulsion https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1993804 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 battery you lose control of all vehicle electronics (steering, braking, electrical power, and propulsion https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1993805 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 battery you lose control of all vehicle electronics (steering, braking, electrical power, and propulsion https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1974807 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was in electric mode pulling slowly into a parking garage parking space this was a rental car from National. As I pulled in the car lights came on and the car accelerated and crashed me into the cement wall of the parking garage, the brakes would not stop the car. There was damage to the front but the air bags did not deploy. I called National to have the car towed. I see there are several rep https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1974808 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was in electric mode pulling slowly into a parking garage parking space this was a rental car from National. As I pulled in the car lights came on and the car accelerated and crashed me into the cement wall of the parking garage, the brakes would not stop the car. There was damage to the front but the air bags did not deploy. I called National to have the car towed. I see there are several rep https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1974809 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT I was in electric mode pulling slowly into a parking garage parking space this was a rental car from National. As I pulled in the car lights came on and the car accelerated and crashed me into the cement wall of the parking garage, the brakes would not stop the car. There was damage to the front but the air bags did not deploy. I called National to have the car towed. I see there are several rep https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1960470 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Subject: Concern Regarding Daytime Brightness Levels in BMW 330e Instrument Cluster I am reaching out to express a concern I've encountered with the instrument cluster in my 2023 BMW 330e. It has come to my attention that, unlike many other vehicles, the instrument cluster in my BMW does not maintain full brightness during the day. The absence of manual brightness control, combined with the beha https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1960471 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Subject: Concern Regarding Daytime Brightness Levels in BMW 330e Instrument Cluster I am reaching out to express a concern I've encountered with the instrument cluster in my 2023 BMW 330e. It has come to my attention that, unlike many other vehicles, the instrument cluster in my BMW does not maintain full brightness during the day. The absence of manual brightness control, combined with the beha https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1938208 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT :**Complaint Regarding 2023 330e Instrument Cluster Brightness Issue** - I wish to report a safety concern regarding the instrument cluster brightness in my 2023 BMW 330e. The instrument cluster features an auto-dimming screen with no brightness control during the day. The ambient brightness sensor does not accurately detect daylight conditions unless the sunshade on the sunroof is open. This re https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1902107 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Hours after a software update to the vehicle, a sudden unintended acceleration event occurred as I pulled into the alley of my office's driveway/garage. The brakes failed to work, and the vehicle rapidly accelerated in less than 2 seconds. In order to avoid endangering anyone, I steered the vehicle into City trash cans that were in front of a telephone pole. The vehicle was completely damaged, and https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#recall-23V118000-bmw-bmw-330e-2023 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1856667 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT This is to report an incident with a recently purchased 2023 BMW 330e. Model: BMW | Make: 330e | Color: white Purchase: 17th Sep, 2022 | Dealer: BMW of San Antonio Incident date: 17th November, 2022 | Time: 9AM (approx) | Place: Parking Garage, MD Anderson Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 Incident description: When turning in to park in the parking spot in the garage, the car suddenly shot forward an https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1846413 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle disengaged itself from gear while driving on hwy going between 75-85 mph. Failed to re engage into gear when stepping on accelerator causing vehicle to just coast and slow down as fast moving traffic (semis) we’re approaching. Construction zone didn’t have shoulders to pull aside which made situation worst. Car did accelerate after a few attempts. The car did illuminate a “unable to rechar https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1846414 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle disengaged itself from gear while driving on hwy going between 75-85 mph. Failed to re engage into gear when stepping on accelerator causing vehicle to just coast and slow down as fast moving traffic (semis) we’re approaching. Construction zone didn’t have shoulders to pull aside which made situation worst. Car did accelerate after a few attempts. The car did illuminate a “unable to rechar https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1846415 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle disengaged itself from gear while driving on hwy going between 75-85 mph. Failed to re engage into gear when stepping on accelerator causing vehicle to just coast and slow down as fast moving traffic (semis) we’re approaching. Construction zone didn’t have shoulders to pull aside which made situation worst. Car did accelerate after a few attempts. The car did illuminate a “unable to rechar https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#recall-22V747000-bmw-bmw-330e-2023 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330e and 330e xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. After shifting into reverse, the rearview camera software may cause a portion of the rearview image to be obstructed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-330e#complaint-1842049 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Coolant lines How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car would state that it is overheating a month after oil change and fluids replaced Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Dealer confirmed that there is a coolant issue Has