Buying a used 2021 BMW 330E? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2021 BMW 330e has 5 recalls in this group. Two address hybrid battery fire risks, with others involving a partial or blank backup camera image, seat belt bolts, and a passenger seat belt retractor fault. Battery and restraint repair records are central inspection items. Its 4 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, recording 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 injury. Engine appears in 3 reports, power train and electrical system each in 2, and steering in 1.
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.
- Verify completion of both hybrid battery fire-risk recalls.
- Request seat belt bolt and passenger retractor recall records.
- Test the backup camera and review engine, drivetrain, and electrical repairs.
- 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 Battery Fire Risk | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW, MINI Hybrid Battery Debris Fire Risk | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW 330e, M3, M340i Seat Belt Bolt Issue | Seat Belts | medium |
| BMW, MINI and 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 |