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The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 (sedan version) and BMW G21 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') compact executive cars. The G20/G21 has been in production since mid-October 2018 with a facelift in July 2022 and is often collectively referred to as the G20.

The M340i, one of the first models in the range, became available for sale in the spring of 2019, with the 330e plug-in hybrid model scheduled for launch in 2020. The 3 Series Gran Turismo fastback body style was discontinued for the G20 generation.

For the G20 generation, BMW has begun production in Mexico for various world markets including the US, replacing the Rosslyn plant in South Africa where the previous F30 generation vehicles were assembled.

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Common Bmw 330e problems

Based on complaints from owners of the BMW 330e, several common problems have been identified:

  • Battery Problems: The BMW 330e has experienced prevalent electrical issues related to the battery. One common problem is the corrosion or degradation of the positive battery cable connector and the matching fuse box terminal over time. This can lead to the car losing electrical power, resulting in a stall or an inoperable vehicle. Additionally, external devices plugged into the BMW can drain its energy, causing battery problems.
  • Automatic Gearbox Issues: Owners have reported problems with the automatic gearbox of the BMW 330e. Symptoms include a whining sound produced by the gearbox while the car is in gear, which increases in pitch with speed. Another issue is shaking and grinding of gears during gear changes, indicating transmission failure. Regular servicing is recommended to address these gearbox problems promptly.
  • Dashboard Warning Lights: The BMW 3 Series, including the 330e, can display various dashboard warning lights indicating different issues. These lights can be red, blue, green, orange, or yellow, each signaling a different level of urgency for attention. Understanding these warning lights is crucial for prompt diagnosis and resolution of potential problems.

These common problems with the BMW 330e highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise to ensure the optimal performance and reliability of the vehicle.

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Are BMW 330e reliable?

Reliability Survey. The petrol-engined 3 series finished in sixth place out of 26 cars in the executive car class while the hybrid 330e finished ninth. The diesel-engined versions finished in 26th place. Almost a third of diesel-powered BMW 3 Series went wrong.

How many years does a BMW 330e battery last?

Your 2021 BMW 330e battery will usually last between 3 to 5 years, but that can differ heavily depending on weather conditions type of battery, battery size, and driving habits. Even still, just because your battery isn't absolutely dead, doesn't mean it's operating properly.

How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330e battery?

BMW 330e Battery Replacement Cost

Understanding the cost to replace the battery in your BMW 330e, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), is essential. The average cost for this service ranges between £3,000 to £5,000.

Can BMW 330e run without battery?

You see, the 330e only really makes sense if there's a regular supply of electricity to feed it. Yes, you can drive it perfectly fine without ever having to plug it in, but on a limited charge its functionality reduces to that of a standard hybrid.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Bmw 330e years

We have researched Bmw problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Bmw 330e cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Bmw 330e model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Bmw 330e model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Bmw 330e years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Bmw 330e car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Bmw 330e , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

  • Steering problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Service brakes problems
  • Power train problems
  • Engine problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Bmw 330e vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by 330e model years

A total of 1 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by 330e model years

There were a total of 3 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 3 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Bmw 330e . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Bmw 330e vehicles.

List of Bmw 330e complaints

Bmw 330e 2021
  • Date Of Incident: 2024-05-22
  • Date Complaint: 2024-05-23
  • VIN: 3MW5P7J0XM8
  • Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: On 5/22/24 had a catastrophic failure of the Electric Motor Electronics and 12v Battery. I have requested that the BMW Serice Assistant provide me with all affected parts for inspection. Shutdown of the vehicle high voltage system could result in a crash. When this part fails along with the 12v battery you lose control of all vehicle electronics (steering, braking, electrical power, and propulsion). Yes, there was a previous voluntary recall campaign 19V-599s Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) which replaced SI B12 27 19 dated October 2019 by BMW for this device. The vehicle and component has been inspected by the Richmond BMW Service Technician. I started to experience problems with the vehicle in late April and took it in for servicing and repair in early May. I was told that the problem was a computer programming recall that was fixed.
Bmw 330e 2022
  • Date Of Incident: 2023-06-08
  • Date Complaint: 2023-06-14
  • Number Of Injuries: 2
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: 3MW5P7J07N8
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: Hours after a software update to the vehicle, a sudden unintended acceleration event occurred as I pulled into the alley of my office's driveway/garage. The brakes failed to work, and the vehicle rapidly accelerated in less than 2 seconds. In order to avoid endangering anyone, I steered the vehicle into City trash cans that were in front of a telephone pole. The vehicle was completely damaged, and both my passenger and I sustained severe injuries, including a vertebral compression fracture and torn neck ligaments. The vehicle is currently undergoing inspection by my insurance company. My safety was jeopardized entirely. If the vehicle had not collided with the telephone pole, it would have entered a street full of cars, thereby endangering pedestrians and other drivers. As of now, the issue has not been reproduced or confirmed by the dealer, and no attorney is willing to pursue the case due to the exorbitant costs associated with litigating against a major auto manufacturer. The police were present at the crash site, and the insurance company is currently examining the vehicle. There were no warnings displayed on the dashboard, nor was there any unusual behavior exhibited by the vehicle prior to the incident.
Bmw 330e 2021
  • Date Of Incident: 2021-12-13
  • Date Complaint: 2021-12-25
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • VIN: 3MW5P7J09M8
  • Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: In Buford GA at the corner of Elm Tree Terrace and Buford Dam road, I was waiting for the light to turn on a decline. It is important to note that the car was driving in all-electric mode on a full charge. Once the light turned green I stepped on the accelerator to go and the car stalled. I believe the transmission slipped. The gears caught at high torque and jolted the car involuntarily forward. I didn't notice it at first but after a couple of sleepless nights with shoulder pain: I got an MRI and was found to have a torn rotator cuff. It is difficult to associate the injury as it is hard to access the force applied to the jolt. The only word I can use to describe the force of the jolt was violent. I believe there is a safety issue when a high torque electric motor is being run through a slipping or failing transmission and I suspect as a result I have suffered a injury as a result.

Latest 5 recalls Bmw 330e

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the Bmw 330e.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

  • Model: Bmw 330e 2023
  • Report Received Date: 2023-02-23
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
  • Consequence: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  • Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  • Model: Bmw 330e 2023
  • Report Received Date: 2022-10-07
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330e and 330e xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. After shifting into reverse, the rearview camera software may cause a portion of the rearview image to be obstructed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
  • Consequence: An obstructed rearview image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-80-525-7417.
  • Model: Bmw 330e 2021
  • Report Received Date: 2021-07-21
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
  • Consequence: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
  • Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
  • Model: Bmw 330e 2021
  • Report Received Date: 2021-04-28
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.
  • Consequence: An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
  • Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
  • Model: Bmw 330e 2021
  • Report Received Date: 2021-02-19
  • Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
  • Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
  • Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
  • Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
  • Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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