2018 BMW 330I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 BMW 330I, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW 330I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 BMW 330I have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,317 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, unknown warning lights were suddenly illuminated, indicating that the engine was overheating. The messa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
“The engine overheated and suddenly lost power/ acceleration while driving in rush hour traffic at highway speed. I had to move across 3 lanes of traffic to get on to shoulder of highway safely while c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2026 · 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 2018 BMW 330I
How do I know if my 2018 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 BMW 330I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 18V465000).
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
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- 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.