Buying a used 2021 BMW 330E? Check these 5 recalls first
Two of the 2021 330e's five recalls concern the plug-in hybrid battery catching fire, one critical and one for a short circuit; neither is flagged park-outside. Also listed: loose seat belt bolts on 3 Series and M3, a passenger belt retractor fault, and a backup camera that may fail. Four unverified owner complaints are on file, one mentioning an injury, mostly engine and power train, with no crashes or fires reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm both hybrid battery recalls are closed and ask if the battery was replaced
- Have the seat belt bolts and passenger belt retractor inspected
- Check charging behavior, electric range and the backup camera image
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 BMW 330E
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW and MINI plug-in hybrid batteries may catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW and MINI Hybrid Battery May Short and Catch Fire | Electrical System | high |
| BMW 3 Series and M3 seat belt bolts loose | Seat Belts | high |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW, MINI, Toyota Supra passenger seat belt retractor fault | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |