5 recalls covering model years 2021. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The passenger seat belt has a locking mode that clamps the belt tight so it cannot loosen. On these cars that lock can switch off too early, before the belt has pulled all the way in. The belt then may not hold as it should in a crash, raising the chance of injury. The dealer will inspect the belts and retractors and replace them if needed, at no cost.
On these BMW 330i, 330e, M340i, and M3 cars, the bolt that holds a front seat belt to the body of the car was not tightened enough at the factory. A loose bolt means the seat belt may not hold you in place properly if you are in a crash. Nothing looks or feels wrong from the driver's seat, so you cannot spot this yourself, and an occupant could be injured more seriously in a collision.
When you shift into Reverse on these BMW cars and SUVs, the backup camera may not work properly. Part of the picture can be blocked, or the screen may stay dark and show no image at all. Backup cameras are required so you can see people, pets and objects directly behind the vehicle. If you rely only on the screen while backing up, you could hit something or someone you cannot see. A dealer will check the camera software and update it if needed, at no cost.
Debris may have gotten inside the hybrid battery cells of these BMW and MINI plug-in hybrids while they were being built. That debris can cause a short circuit in the battery, which can start a fire. BMW will inspect the battery and replace the battery module if needed, at no cost, but the full fix was still being developed. Until your vehicle is repaired, BMW says do not charge it and do not use sport mode, manual mode, or the shift paddles.
On certain 2021 BMW 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 BMW X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 plug-in hybrids, stray bits of welding material left inside the hybrid battery can connect cells that should stay separate. That can cause a short circuit inside the battery, which can lead to a fire. A dealer inspects the battery and replaces the battery modules if needed, free of charge. BMW says all affected vehicles have already been repaired.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW 330E. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: