NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
87,394 vehicles affected
This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 BMW 330i.
30 mpg combined
7.8 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 2022 BMW 330i has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission defect that can allow the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, and a separate electrical fault that can cause a fire.
The transmission issue involves an internal leak that can prevent the gearbox from holding the vehicle in place, creating a rollaway risk even when the car appears to be parked or stationary. The fire risk comes from a starter assembly fault that can overheat and ignite, with no warning to the driver before a fire takes hold. There is also a software recall: the audio module that generates the seatbelt reminder chime can fail to sound when the driver is unbuckled, meaning the car may give no audible alert before moving, leaving the driver without a prompt to fasten their belt before a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The receiver audio module software may fail to produce audible seat belt warning alerts to the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled correctly, potentially causing an internal leak.
What the fix does
Dealers replace the transmission mechatronics unit at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.