Model year
2025 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 3 Series for 2025. Under the matched names 330I and 330I XDRIVE, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 330I are SERVICE BRAKES (2), AIR BAGS (1), BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 29–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,650–$2,850, 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 2025. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330I | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 330I XDRIVE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 330I
25V202000 · Apr 1, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the…
Complaints for 330I
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 · Hybrid | 28 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,650 |
| 330i xDrive Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| M340i Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| M340i xDrive Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
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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 2025 BMW 3 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.