Every 2022 BMW 330I recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V056000
Jan 30, 2026Electrical System:Starter Assembly
- Problem
- 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 starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
- Risk
- Fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 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 this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V056000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 23V584000
Aug 16, 2023Seat Belts
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V584000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V070000
Sep 2, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V070000 →
2022 BMW 330I complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW 330I. BMW has issued at least 85 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Tires3
- Electrical System1
- Power Train1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (35)
- Equipment (24)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (12)
- Structure (10)
- Exterior Lighting (6)
- Power Train (4)
Read BMW 330I owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW 330I. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2022 BMW 330IMay 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11524143
“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.”
2022 BMW 330IMay 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11524141
“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.”
2022 BMW 330IMay 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11524136
“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.”
2022 BMW 330IJan 19, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11448008
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