How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 330i have?

The 2005 BMW 330i has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2005 BMW 330i 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 330i?

Of 42 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2005 BMW 330i Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 BMW 330i has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,527,190 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. 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 14V428000 2018-06-11 574,007 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans,…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available,…

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…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11V438000 2011-08-26 241,000 affected

Defect

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS (TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL, TO…

Consequence

INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AIR BAGS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STEERING

SUSPENSION

SEAT BELTS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

ENGINE

Total complaints42

What owners report

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

“Over the last several years, the light intensity has steadily declined in both headlights of my car, to the point where they no longer function. My mechanic has looked inside the headlights and found that the projector bowl reflector has prematurely worn out -- it has lost its reflective ability.…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-12-23

“"takata recall"- we received a letter dated september 2016 about the recall of the passenger airbag and our car was included in the recall. It says " your vehicle is also affected by a passenger airbag recall" and " we are pleased to inform you that we have the necessary parts to complete this…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-08-26

“Driver seat belt is loose and does not retract all the way. It still enages in locked mode but it is very loose and needs to be manually pulled onto my chest to feel snug and secured.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2016-08-01

“Called about the recall for airbags they just blow me off. I have 2 kids 9 and 12 who rude w me and I'm worried about this problem. No one will give me rental!”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-06-12

“I brought my car to bmw freeport was a tail light recall & they refused to fix my vehicle. Said the harness & wires were melted too much & it would cost $1400 to fix. Now I have a safety hazard as I'm driving with no tail light or my wires could catch on fire. This should be covered for free under…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2015-08-13

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 330i. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-06-08

“While accelerating, the entire car shakes violently between 20-30 mph. This does not occur at any other speed and is more pronounce going uphill than down. Brought the car in and was told it was a broken engine mount. This same problem was repaired 2 years ago (june 2013) for the exact same thing.…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-05-15

“While accelerating, the entire car shakes violently between 20-30 mph. This does not occur at any other speed and is more pronounce going uphill than down. Brought the car in and was told it was a broken engine mount. This same problem was repaired 2 years ago (june 2013) for the exact same thing.…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-05-15

Defect investigations

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

IN MARCH 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. MARK PETERS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF REAR LAMP FAILURE IN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES.AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER WAS SENT TO BMW IN APRIL 2009, AND ODI RECEIVED BMW'S RESPONSE IN JUNE 2009.THE TAIL LAMP…

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

Investigation DP09002 Opened 2009-04-08 · closed 2009-08-06

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

Investigation EA09019 Opened 2009-12-18 · closed 2011-09-28

Rear Lamp Illumination

In a letter submitted to the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) dated August25, 2011, BMWindicated that it will conduct a voluntary recall campaign to remedy the subject vehicles.The issue involves the rear lamps in the vehicles body panel.Through normal vehicle use over time, the rear lamps ground wiring and…

Investigation EA09019 Opened 2009-12-18 · closed 2011-09-28

Rear Lamp Illumination

Investigation EA09019 Opened 2009-12-18 · closed 2011-09-28