Model year
2024 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 3 Series for 2024. Under the matched names 330E, 330I, and 340I, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 11 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 330I are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), AIR BAGS (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–29 mpg combined and 45–48 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$3,150, 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 2024. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330E | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 330I | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 340I | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for 330I
26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
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…
23V770000 · Nov 16, 2023
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.
Complaints for 330I
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Hybrid Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Sedan 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.092 | NHTSA photo |
| Sedan 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.092 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330i Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| M340i Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| M340i xDrive Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 330e Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 24 | 32 | 27 | 48.0 | 310 | $3,050 |
| 330e xDrive Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 22 | 32 | 26 | 45.0 | 300 | $3,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2024 BMW 3 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.