2017 BMW 330I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2017 BMW 330I, and owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2017 BMW 330I. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 BMW 330I have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,520 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The defect has left the driver stranded several times and required multiple tows due to the vehicle becoming unsafe and inoperable. On one occasion, the vehicle broke down after a 2.5-hour drive away”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2026 · Unknown or other
“The cooling system is continually failing prematurely. Parts that should be lifetime are needing to be repaired below 100K miles. I have had to repair the following cooling system related items that s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 21, 2025 · Engine
Compare BMW 330I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 330I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 BMW 330I | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW 330I | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW 330I | 7 | 116 |
| 2002 BMW 330I | 6 | 45 |
| 2003 BMW 330I | 6 | 77 |
| 2004 BMW 330I | 4 | 113 |
| 2005 BMW 330I | 4 | 28 |
| 2006 BMW 330I | 7 | 219 |
| 2007 BMW 330I | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW 330I | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 BMW 330I | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW 330I | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW 330I | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 BMW 330I | 0 | 41 |
| 2018 BMW 330I | 1 | 32 |
| 2019 BMW 330I | 9 | 41 |
| 2020 BMW 330I | 11 | 53 |
| 2021 BMW 330I | 7 | 29 |
| 2022 BMW 330I | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 BMW 330I | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 BMW 330I | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 BMW 330I | 1 | 5 |
| 2026 BMW 330I | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2017 BMW 330I
How do I know if my 2017 BMW 330I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
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- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 335I810 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.