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2017 BMW

330e

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 330e: best and worst years
2017 BMW 330e (photo 1 of 3)

Closest available photo (2018 model year); you're viewing the 2017.

2018 photoShadman Samee from Dhaka, BangladeshCC BY-SA 2.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
Premium and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.046 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.93

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
Range per hour (240V)
175 mi/hr
Real-world MPG
46.4 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 16.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
11 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Optional

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29%
  • ENGINE24%
  • POWER TRAIN14%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%
  • STRUCTURE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 21 total.

BMW 330e: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

206 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 7, 2026ENGINEB011325

    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

  • Dec 4, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB011124

    the High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service/first delivery date.

  • Nov 14, 2024SERVICE BRAKESB011324

    BMW of North America, LLC(BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty forthe vehicle’s Brake Servo Unit’s ElectricVacuum Pump assembly to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined bythe vehicle’s original in-service date.

  • Jun 7, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB011019

    Component-Specific Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) Issues with the fuel supply module/level sensor assembly and its related components, the fuel doorcover pot (ejector and drive), the filler flap (door) itself and/or the emergency release mechanism arenot included under this extended warranty coverage.

  • Jan 16, 2024VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSB510819

    The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

  • Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305

    The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

  • Nov 16, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB010919

    DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES

  • Nov 13, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB011423

    PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

  • and 198 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.