2019 BMW 330I: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 25V636000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Sep 2025. 199,674 units. Electrical System / Starter Assembly / Relay

Remedy of campaign 25V636000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

Park-outside advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW 330I. The newest campaign is 25V636000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Sep 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Starter Assembly / Relay. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 15 May 2019. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 479,410 units in total.

25V63600023 Sep 2025Electrical System / Starter Assembly / RelayAdvisory
23V58400016 Aug 2023Electrical System / Software
23V21100029 Mar 2023Seats
21V09600019 Feb 2021Back Over Prevention / Software
20V35500015 Jun 2020Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
19V91200020 Dec 2019Seat Belts / Pretensioner
19V73200015 Oct 2019Engine
19V68400027 Sep 2019Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
19V3520009 May 2019Air Bags / Knee Bolster

25V636000Received 23 Sep 2025. 199,674 units.
Electrical System / Starter Assembly / RelayPark-outside advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Feb 2026.
23V584000Received 16 Aug 2023. 144 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 2023.
23V211000Received 29 Mar 2023. 51 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2023.
21V096000Received 19 Feb 2021. 13,858 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2021.
20V355000Received 15 Jun 2020. 2,779 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number Toyota: 20TA09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Aug 2020.
19V912000Received 20 Dec 2019. 135 units.
Seat Belts / Pretensioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Feb 2020.
19V732000Received 15 Oct 2019. 217 units.
Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Dec 2019.
19V684000Received 27 Sep 2019. 257,473 units.
Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Nov 2019.
19V352000Received 9 May 2019. 5,079 units.
Air Bags / Knee Bolster
Defect, in the NHTSA record
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2019.

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Recall Register. 2019 BMW 330I: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/bmw/330i/2019/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BMW of North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW 330I?: 479,410 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the BMW 330I have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 38 recall campaigns for the BMW 330I, model years 1999 to 2025. 9 of them name the 2019 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 BMW 330I open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.