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2024 BMW 330i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

70/100

#4 most-complained of 11 330i years

The 2024 BMW 330i has a Complaint Index of 70 and ranks 4th worst out of 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 5 complaints, 2 recalls, 3 crashes, and 1 injury for this year, with steering and unintended acceleration issues among the concerns.

Complaints
5
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
28
24.5 city / 33.5 hwy

Top 2024 BMW 330i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other3 (60%)
  2. Airbags1 (20%)
  3. Electrical System1 (20%)
  4. Engine1 (20%)
  5. Lane Departure1 (20%)
  6. Steering1 (20%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden steering lockup combined with brake failure and unintended acceleration, resulting in a crash shortly after purchase.
  • One owner reported the engine revving high and the vehicle unintentionally accelerating while reversing out of a parking space, leading to a collision at 8,000 miles.
  • Another owner reported the vehicle unexpectedly accelerating forward while shifting into reverse, crashing into another vehicle with no warning lights illuminated.
  • A separate report describes a burning or overheating smell from the center console area along with sensor malfunctions and unexpected gear shifts while driving, which contributed to a crash.
2024 BMW 330i complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Jul 2026
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2025 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2025 (3).

2024 BMW 330i recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 23V770000Nov 16, 2023Steering201 vehicles

    Steering

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.

    Risk: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2024 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.

2024 compared with other 330i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best206329
2023No verdict304228
2024Caution705228
2025No verdict404130

All BMW 330i years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 BMW 330i reliable?
NHTSA data shows 5 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2024 330i, giving it a Complaint Index of 70 and a Caution verdict relative to other 330i model years.
What problems does the 2024 BMW 330i have?
Owners reported issues across Airbags, Electrical System, Engine, Lane Departure, Steering, and Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 20% of complaints, including one engine-related complaint at a median 8,000 miles.
Does the 2024 BMW 330i have a steering recall?
Yes. Recall 23V770000 covers the 2024 330i and related BMW models for a steering gear that may not have been tightened properly, and the remedy is a free steering gear replacement.
How does the 2024 330i compare to other model years?
The 2024 330i ranks 4th worst of 11 years with a Complaint Index of 70, better than 2019, 2020, and 2021 (Avoid, indices of 90, 100, and 80) but worse than 2022 (Best, index 20).
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 BMW 330i?
The EPA rates the 2024 330i at 28 mpg combined (24.5 city / 33.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.