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2024 BMW

330i Sedan

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

BMW 330i: best and worst years
2024 BMW 330i Sedan (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2024.

2022 photoDinkun ChenCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

HP
255
Power to weight
0.073 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.81

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)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
2
Owner complaints
5 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER33%
  • AIR BAGS11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • LANE DEPARTURE11%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • STEERING11%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 9 total.

BMW 330i: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

58 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 6, 2026ENGINEB010324

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

  • May 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB652025

    After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

  • Apr 6, 2026SUSPENSIONB320123

    When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.

  • Feb 23, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB062026

    KLE Control Unit Return

  • Feb 3, 2026ENGINEB061326

    Auxiliary Water Pump Return

  • Dec 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB641325

    When performing a vehicle test, diagnostic trouble code “ 8013FE Software run time error” is found in theIHKA module. If this fault is set for two consecutive life cycles, it will turn on the check engine light on vehicles with an I-level lower than 24-11-570. This fault memory entry does not cause an impairment of functionality of the automatic air conditioningsystem.

  • Dec 17, 2025SERVICE BRAKESB340925

    There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rarecase of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period of time.

  • Oct 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB840625

    In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.

  • and 50 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.