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Bmw 330i Problems

The BMW 330i is the mainstream performance variant of the 3 Series, offering a balance between the base 320i and the turbocharged 335i. With 2,024 complaints and 12 reported deaths, the 330i has had varying reliability depending on generation. The E90 generation (2006) had the most issues, while earlier E46 and recent G20 models have proven more dependable.

2,024
Total Complaints
81
Total Recalls
22
Model Years
12
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2006 2004 2001
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2022 2023 2024

Common Problem Categories

Air Bags 510
Exterior Lighting 322
Electrical System 222
Engine 142
Unknown Or Other 106

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 2 1 0 2 Good
2024 10 1 8 0 Good
2023 6 1 4 0 Good
2022 10 2 0 0 Good
2021 66 6 6 10 Average
2020 96 11 6 2 Average
2019 80 9 6 6 Average
2018 70 1 0 8 Average
2017 108 0 0 0 Average
2011 0 3 0 0 Good
2010 0 3 0 0 Good
2009 0 3 0 0 Good
2008 0 3 0 0 Good
2007 0 3 0 0 Good
2006 606 7 12 28 Avoid
2005 84 4 0 4 Average
2004 276 4 12 10 Avoid
2003 184 5 10 12 Below Average
2002 114 5 10 2 Average
2001 312 4 4 8 Avoid
2000 0 3 0 0 Good
1999 0 2 0 0 Good

Bmw 330i Years to Avoid

2006, 2007, 2005

Best Bmw 330i Years

2025, 2023, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions