2022 BMW 330I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 BMW 330I
The 2022 BMW 330I has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SEAT BELTS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (3 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 BMW 330I
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2022 BMW 330I, potentially affecting up to 87,686 vehicles.
Recall 23V584000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 144 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...
Consequence: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 23V584000 — SEAT BELTS
| 144 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...
Consequence: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 22V070000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Consequence: An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 26V056000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 87,394 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine...
Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 BMW 330I
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW 330I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Sunroof exploded out of nowhere. The glass shattered everywhere.
Driving at 75 mph on highway, tire "exploded". Tire air pressure immediately dropped to zero, resulting in some lack of steering control. Warning message on dash appeared upon tire failure. Drove with caution lights to open gas station. A 4-inch slash was visible in the sidewall of the tire. Car was towed to dealership and tire was replaced at my expense.
Driving on highway at 75 mph, tire "exploded" resulting in immediate loss of air pressure and some lack of steering control. Road conditions were optimal with clear sunny weather and no road hazards. Dashboard warning light appeared upon tire failure. Drove with hazards to dealership who replaced the tire at my expense. (P225/45R18) Dealer made a video of their findings which revealed a 6- inch slash on the inside tire sidewall. See link: https://app.mykaarma.com/service-cart/mpi/swlK8MvUOM5g_VmsZFg8rdKlC-clUH-tDL_XPoMwBFA/check/Your_CAR_CHECK_ID/media/0/view/1
Approached my parked car and noticed a 2.5-inch gash in the sidewall of the tire. No warning light in dashboard. Tire pressure remained at recommended pressure. Previous driving was on 35 mph local roads with optimal driving conditions--clear weather and no road hazards. Drove vehicle to dealer to have tire replaced. Tire was covered under warranty but incurred labor expenses. (P225/45R18)
car had 1,645 miles rear left axle broke. Car would not move. Had this occurred on a highway I easily could have been rear ended. Part must have been defective, Dealer replaced the part left rear CV joint but not the right, nor did the dealer confirm both rear axles were not from the same batch. The failure was catastrophic and sudden with no warnings.
Safety Rating for the 2022 BMW 330I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 BMW 330I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 BMW 330I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 BMW 330I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B240323 — POWER TRAIN
?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start."
SIB630322 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When unlocking the vehicle, the welcome light in the headlight "lights up eratically."
SIB360222 — TIRES
Starting mid-May 2022, the QR code on the tite sidewalls of Pirelli tires has been omitted due to patent reasons.
SIB360122 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The customer finds an indication in themyBMWapp that the tires need service due to wear. Even afterreplacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app.
B360122 — WHEELS
After replacing tires and successfully programming the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) using the RDC tool to transfer the QR code information on the sidewall, the "back-end" support systems need time to update the new tire information.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 BMW 330I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 330I
- 2017 BMW 330I — 54 complaints
- 2018 BMW 330I — 37 complaints
- 2019 BMW 330I — 46 complaints
- 2020 BMW 330I — 59 complaints
- 2021 BMW 330I — 35 complaints
- 2022 BMW 330I (current)
- 2023 BMW 330I — 3 complaints
- 2024 BMW 330I — 5 complaints
- 2025 BMW 330I — 1 complaint
- 2026 BMW 330I — 0 complaints