The 2024 BMW 330i has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 87,595 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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Consequence
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle…
STEERING23V7700002023-11-16201 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
STEERING
1
1crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2024 bmw 330i. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(r), while reversing out of a parking space, the accelerator pedal was slightly depressed and the engine revved high, and the contact slightly depressed the accelerator pedal again before…”
“Yes, the vehicle is available upon request. While operating my vehicle I experienced multiple serious mechanical and safety related issues including: a burning/ overheating smell coming from the center consol area, senor malfunctions, unexpected gear shifting while driving. The unexpected gear…”
“Yes, the vehicle is available upon request. While operating my vehicle I experienced multiple serious mechanical and safety related issues including: a burning/ overheating smell coming from the center consol area, senor malfunctions, unexpected gear shifting while driving. The unexpected gear…”
“Yes, the vehicle is available upon request. While operating my vehicle I experienced multiple serious mechanical and safety related issues including: a burning/ overheating smell coming from the center consol area, senor malfunctions, unexpected gear shifting while driving. The unexpected gear…”
“Driving on interstate I-287 around 10:35am on october 10, 2025 (new jersey) around exit 47 (vicinity) suddenly the sunroof sounded like an explosion. Parked on the roadside ... Noticed that the roof is exploded (broken pieces of the glasses were pointing upwards like a volcano) and other broken…”
“Not sure what malfunction part but car steering locked up. Could not steer the car. Brakes failed. Car accelerator engaged. Car slammed into pole. Car is totaled I only had it less than 3 weeks. Bmw 3 series 2024.”
“Not sure what malfunction part but car steering locked up. Could not steer the car. Brakes failed. Car accelerator engaged. Car slammed into pole. Car is totaled I only had it less than 3 weeks. Bmw 3 series 2024.”
“Not sure what malfunction part but car steering locked up. Could not steer the car. Brakes failed. Car accelerator engaged. Car slammed into pole. Car is totaled I only had it less than 3 weeks. Bmw 3 series 2024.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 BMW 330i as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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