2017 BMW 330i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 BMW 330i has 41 complaints and a complaint index of 53, ranking 8th worst of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine problems dominate, making up 56% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 55,000 for that system.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 53/100
- #8 of 16 330i years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 41
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2017 BMW 330i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine23 (56%)
- Other11 (27%)
- Electrical System5 (12%)
- Seat Belts3 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
- Brakes1 (2%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
- Lane Departure1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Water pumps fail and can leak fluid onto components, producing a burning or fire smell in the cabin.
- Check-engine warnings and a 'Stop Immediately' message have appeared alongside white smoke from under the hood while driving at highway speed.
- Rear seat belts have detached at the upper mounting point or become stuck and unable to latch.
- Electrical faults have triggered steering and braking warnings that stalled the car to a complete stop at 40 mph.
- Cold starts sometimes bring a high idle around 1,200-1300 rpm along with a loud thud noise from under the car.
- The automatic liftgate has opened or closed unexpectedly without anyone near the kick sensor.
2017 BMW 330i recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 BMW 330i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other 330i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 BMW 330i reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 330i a complaint index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among 16 model years of the 330i. Engine issues account for 56% of its complaints.
- What is the main problem with the 2017 BMW 330i?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, making up 56% of all complaints, with issues reported at a median mileage of 55,000.
- Does the 2017 BMW 330i have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2017 330i, and none are marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2017 330i compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 53, the 2017 330i is safer than the 2006 (100), 2019 (87), 2020 (93), and 2021 (80) model years, which carry Avoid verdicts, but worse than the 2022 model year, which rates Good with an index of 33.