How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 330ci have?

The 2005 BMW 330ci has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 BMW 330ci has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 BMW 330ci?

Of 38 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2005 BMW 330ci Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 BMW 330ci has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 712,183 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V018000 2020-01-15 292,948 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

AIR BAGS 15V318000 2015-05-28 419,235 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

STEERING

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Total complaints38

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The wires inside the headlight assembly have literally snapped rendering the headlight inoperable. Iâ€™ve repaired in places just for them to break where I havenâ€™t repaired. Access is very difficult. On a longer trip I wouldnâ€™t be able to repair on side of the road. Itâ€™s a manufacturing…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2023-11-22

“The contact owns a 2005 bmw 330ci. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was pulled over by law enforcement due to malfunctioning taillights. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that he needed to pay out-of-pocket for a diagnostic…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · reported 2022-06-28

“I have owned this vehicle for a while. I was stationary while I discovered the following. Door locks did not work consistently with the key fob, convertible top also, windows sometimes worked, wipers also. I read forums to realize the general module failed relays is a known problem. This known…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-09-17

“I have owned this vehicle for a while. I was stationary while I discovered the following. Door locks did not work consistently with the key fob, convertible top also, windows sometimes worked, wipers also. I read forums to realize the general module failed relays is a known problem. This known…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2020-09-17

“I have owned this vehicle for a while. I was stationary while I discovered the following. Door locks did not work consistently with the key fob, convertible top also, windows sometimes worked, wipers also. I read forums to realize the general module failed relays is a known problem. This known…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2020-09-17

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 bmw 330ci. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v018000(air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called to hendrick bmw (6950 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, [REDACTED]) where it…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-03-15

“Headlight assembly wiring insulation disintegrated.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-01-31

“Headlight assembly wiring insulation disintegrated.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-01-31