- The problem
- 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 recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
- The risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 BMW 330I Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 BMW 330I have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2018 for the engine.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 330I year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 BMW 330I recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 BMW 330I yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 330I: every year compared
All 330I years2018 BMW 330I vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW 330I | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 131 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Genesis G80 | 100 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Acura TLX | 98 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 5 Series | 81 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 68 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 BMW 3 Series | 61 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Infiniti Q50 | 43 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 43 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 BMW 330I
Does the 2018 BMW 330I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 BMW 330I: engine (July 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 BMW 330I had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 BMW 330I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 91 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 330I year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 BMW 330I has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data