2023 BMW 330i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 BMW 330i has a complaint index of 40 out of 100, based on 4 NHTSA complaints and 2 recall campaigns. That places it 10th out of 16 model years for this model, with Electrical System issues making up half the complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #10 of 16 330i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 24.5 city / 33.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 BMW 330i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (50%)
- Brakes1 (25%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2023 BMW 330i recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V056000Jan 30, 2026Electrical System87,394 vehicles
Electrical system:starter assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 23V118000Feb 23, 2023Electrical System120 vehicles
Electrical system:body control module:software
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2023 BMW 330i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,850
- 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.
2023 compared with other 330i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 BMW 330i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2023 330i, giving it a complaint index of 40 out of 100, which ranks 10th out of 16 model years for the 330i based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2023 BMW 330i have?
- Electrical System issues account for half of the complaints filed for the 2023 330i, followed by Brakes and Engine, each with one complaint. The median mileage at failure reported is 67,000 miles.
- Does the 2023 BMW 330i have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 330i, both tied to the Electrical System, including an ECU software update and a separate campaign covering the engine starter.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 BMW 330i?
- The EPA rates the 2023 330i at 28 mpg combined, with 24.5 mpg city and 33.5 mpg highway, and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850.
- How does the 2023 330i compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 40, the 2023 330i ranks better than years like 2020 (93) and 2019 (87), which are rated Avoid, but it has more recalls than lower-index years like 2022 (33), which is rated Good.