The 2018 BMW 330e has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,810 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 6, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT18V6520002018-09-203,501 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable…
Consequence
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING18V4650002018-07-115,309 affected
Defect
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 September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the…
Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2018 bmw 330e. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
“The contact owns a 2018 bmw 330e. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced.â the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…”
“The contact owns a 2018 bmw 330e. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced.â the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…”
“Unknown - I returned from a work related trip out of the country, started my vehicle and coolant was pouring everywhere. Bmw stated there's a recall coming out but have not seen one since the repair in april which was over a thousand usd.”
“In may 2021 I purchased a 2018 certified pre-owned bmw 330e plug-in hybrid with 20k miles from the bmw dealership at glendale, ca. My car is under original manufacture warranty to this day but I also have paid for an extra warranty and maintenance program. On december 26th, 2021, as I was driving…”
“In may 2021 I purchased a 2018 certified pre-owned bmw 330e plug-in hybrid with 20k miles from the bmw dealership at glendale, ca. My car is under original manufacture warranty to this day but I also have paid for an extra warranty and maintenance program. On december 26th, 2021, as I was driving…”
“In may 2021 I purchased a 2018 certified pre-owned bmw 330e plug-in hybrid with 20k miles from the bmw dealership at glendale, ca. My car is under original manufacture warranty to this day but I also have paid for an extra warranty and maintenance program. On december 26th, 2021, as I was driving…”
“Car making a explosive, cranking mechanical noise upon unlocking the car before you even open the door. There seems to be a fuel pump making noise from inside a gas tank. Bmw authorized dealers acknowledged the noise is associated with a "high pressure fuel pump" and refer to this as "normal" I…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 BMW 330e as of
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