This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 BMW 330e.
28 mpg combined
8.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2021 BMW 330e has 5 recalls, the most serious being two separate hybrid battery defects that can cause an internal short circuit and raise the risk of fire.
In one case, debris may have entered battery cells during production; in the other, loose welding material inside the battery pack can create a conductive path between cells. Both conditions can lead to the same outcome: a short circuit in the high-voltage battery that may result in fire. On the occupant restraint side, two seatbelt recalls affect this vehicle. In one, the bolt anchoring the seatbelt assembly to the frame was not tightened properly, meaning the belt may not hold an occupant in a crash. In the other, a seatbelt retractor can fail to function as intended during a collision, also reducing restraint. The fifth recall involves the rearview camera, which can display a degraded or missing image when reversing, reducing what the driver can see behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat belt retractor may unlock too early before the belt fully retracts, reducing crash protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors if needed, at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that attaches the seat belt assembly to the vehicle frame was not tightened to the correct specification, which could allow the seat belt to become loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When shifting into Reverse, the rearview camera display may show a partially obscured image or fail to illuminate, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and update the rearview camera software as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Manufacturing debris may be inside one or more hybrid battery cells, potentially causing battery failure.
What the fix does
BMW will inspect the battery module and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Welding beads in the hybrid battery may be loose, creating an unintended electrical connection between battery cells that could cause a short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the battery modules and replace them if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
