2016 BMW 330E — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW 330E
The 2016 BMW 330E has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW 330E
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 330E. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW 330E
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 330E. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Vehicle disengaged itself from gear while driving on hwy going between 75-85 mph. Failed to re engage into gear when stepping on accelerator causing vehicle to just coast and slow down as fast moving traffic (semis) we’re approaching. Construction zone didn’t have shoulders to pull aside which made situation worst. Car did accelerate after a few attempts. The car did illuminate a “unable to recharge batteries, stop carefully and contact your nearest service shop” just prior to the situation. Seems like the i3 models are currently under a class action lawsuit for a similar defect and I fear that given that these cars are designed similarly within the same years using the same parts that this could be a similar situation. I noticed that the car acted in this way once the battery level indicated under 3% charge on the dash.
Vehicle disengaged itself from gear while driving on hwy going between 75-85 mph. Failed to re engage into gear when stepping on accelerator causing vehicle to just coast and slow down as fast moving traffic (semis) we’re approaching. Construction zone didn’t have shoulders to pull aside which made situation worst. Car did accelerate after a few attempts. The car did illuminate a “unable to recharge batteries, stop carefully and contact your nearest service shop” just prior to the situation. Seems like the i3 models are currently under a class action lawsuit for a similar defect and I fear that given that these cars are designed similarly within the same years using the same parts that this could be a similar situation. I noticed that the car acted in this way once the battery level indicated under 3% charge on the dash.
Vehicle disengaged itself from gear while driving on hwy going between 75-85 mph. Failed to re engage into gear when stepping on accelerator causing vehicle to just coast and slow down as fast moving traffic (semis) we’re approaching. Construction zone didn’t have shoulders to pull aside which made situation worst. Car did accelerate after a few attempts. The car did illuminate a “unable to recharge batteries, stop carefully and contact your nearest service shop” just prior to the situation. Seems like the i3 models are currently under a class action lawsuit for a similar defect and I fear that given that these cars are designed similarly within the same years using the same parts that this could be a similar situation. I noticed that the car acted in this way once the battery level indicated under 3% charge on the dash.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW 330E
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW 330E in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW 330E
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW 330E. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B011019 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Component-Specific Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) Issues with the fuel supply module/level sensor assembly and its related components, the fuel doorcover pot (ejector and drive), the filler flap (door) itself and/or the emergency release mechanism arenot included under this extended warranty coverage.
B011019 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
F30 AND G12 PHEV FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR LTD WTY EXT TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES. PHEV Special Requirement and Operation The PHEV fuel tanks are designed for the special requirements that arise from the hybrid operation for example operation of the vehicle alternates between the combustion engine and the electric...
B122219 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EME GROUND CONNECTION MONITORING FAULTS. Check Control message (CCM ID 794): "Drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates.
B121218 — POWER TRAIN
DRIVE WARNING CCM MESSAGES: Check Control Massages (CCM) displayed:
B120117 — ENGINE
"?SI Engine Electrical Systems B12 01 17 Technical DRIVE POSITION OR ELECTRIC DRIVING IS NOT POSSIBLE . With engine running, it is impossible to: Select Drive with gear selector Utilize electric motor One or more of the following CC messages is shown: ""Hybrid system malfunctioning!"" (ID: 585) ""Drive. No restart""...
B610317 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"CHANGE TO PHEV HV BATTERY CELL MODULES. INFORMATION There has been a change to all Generation 3 PHEV high-voltage (HV) battery cell modules. The number of temperatures sensors on the cell modules has decreased from 4 sensors to 3 sensors. This change has to be taken into account when replacing...
B111015 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
?Service Action: Replace the Thermostat. Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop. This Service Information bulletin...
B240616 — POWER TRAIN
"FC 44E4D1 stored in Transmission Control Unit, either: 1. When no other fault codes stored. ? Customer has seen no performance issues. OR 2. When any of the following fault codes are stored. 44D141 - transmission monitoring: Clutch A and D implausible 44D0E1 - transmission monitoring: Clutch B implausible 44D191...
B120716 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
At very low outside temperatures, the blow-by line (crankcase ventilation) may ice up.
B651316 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot Be Swapped Between Vehicles for Testing. If an NBT-EVO head unit is swapped into a different vehicle it will enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN. This will require REPLACEMENT of the head unit to restore operation. To prevent easy re-use of stolen...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW 330E
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 330E
- 2016 BMW 330E (current)
- 2017 BMW 330E — 16 complaints
- 2018 BMW 330E — 9 complaints
- 2020 BMW 330E — 0 complaints
- 2021 BMW 330E — 6 complaints