Model year
2018 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 3 Series for 2018. Under the matched names 320I, 328D, 330E, 330E IPERFORMANCE, 330I, and 340I, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 73 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints for 330I are ENGINE (12), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–36 mpg combined and 47 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,650–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 88 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 26 complaints
- 2003 73 complaints
- 2004 77 complaints
- 2005 25 complaints
- 2006 202 complaints
- 2007 115 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 53 complaints
- 2010 30 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2012 7 complaints
- 2013 21 complaints
- 2014 410 complaints
- 2015 215 complaints
- 2016 106 complaints
- 2017 80 complaints
- 2018 73 complaints
- 2019 41 complaints
- 2020 53 complaints
- 2021 33 complaints
- 2022 8 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 11 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320I | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| 328D | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| 330E | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 330E IPERFORMANCE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 330I | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| 340I | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Recalls for 330I
18V465000 · Jul 11, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On…
Complaints for 330I
32 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 3, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 330I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
| PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SW AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 330i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 320i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 320i · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 35 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 320i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 340i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 340i · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 340i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 340i xDrive · 3L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 330i xDrive Gran Turismo · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 340i xDrive Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 330i xDrive Sports Wagon · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
5 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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