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vehicle
2021 / bmw / 330i
known issues
5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints
33 on file (2021-12-25 → 2026-09-02)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
8 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Recall 25V636000 engine starter fire risk and parts delayELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13 complaints2025-09-29 → 2026-07-17330i-2021-recall-25v636-starter-fire
11731768 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…
11700817 The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and coming to a stop at a red traffic light, the contact started smelling smoke. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart with a message that the vehicle was unable to be…
11724701 In September of 2025, I was notified twice by BMW via mail that my car is under recall. The NHTSA Recall Number is 25V636000. It is possible for water to contact and enter the engine starter. This could lead to corrosion which could cause a short circuit and ultimately a fire
11732736 I am submitting a claim pertaining to NHTSA Recall Number 25V636000 which pertains to a engine starter issue that can result in fire. This recall was reported first on September 23, 2025 and has been gone without a remedy. Since as of today, it has been 212 days without a…
Sunroof spontaneous shattering at highway speedUNKNOWN OR OTHER3 complaints2022-02-01 → 2026-02-12330i-2021-sunroof-spontaneous-shattering
11718178 While driving approximately 70 mph on the highway, my vehicle’s sunroof suddenly and violently shattered without any warning. There was no impact from debris, no vehicle in front of me throwing objects, and no prior damage to the glass. The explosion was extremely loud…
11449667 My sunroof exploded randomly, without warning as I was traveling on the highway at approximately 65 MPH. There was no impact from an object. The cloth cover beneath the sunroof was fully intact and undamaged after the incident
11509033 While I was driving down the highway, sunroof has exploded without any apparent reason. I really didn’t realize what had happened at first, all I heard was a loud bang which could’ve lead to distraction and cause an accident
Air bag and restraint system warning light activationAIR BAGS4 complaints2022-02-18 → 2026-07-17330i-2021-airbag-restraint-warning
11751173 The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, there was an audible alert heard, and a red air bag light was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failure in the driver’s side knee air bags
11641504 My car has ver been wrecked or received any damage to any part of it. While driving to work the following warning popped up on screen. RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING, functionality of the airbags, seatbelt tensions, belt force limits reduced
11477793 Message on Console - " Passenger Restraint system malfunction ". Took vehicle in for Repair; BMW Dealership "thinks" it may be a wiring harness electrical short. They evidently need to discuss problem with BMW Corporate to figure out to properly diagnose problem and how to repair
Engine mount and motor mount failure at low mileageSUSPENSION2 complaints2025-09-22 → 2025-11-21330i-2021-engine-motor-mount-failure
11700913 I had my rear brakes replaced today at BMW and I was told my engine mounts have failed and need to be fixed asap. Was given a quote of 3000.00. My warranty expired literally 2 months ago. I’m told it’s dangerous to drive but how does this happen?
11688864 Motor mounts failed on 2021 G20 that only has 52k miles. Vehicle when purchased as CPO had 27k miles and was suppose to be inspected to be certified as CPO. In less than 30k miles from time of purchase it seems these failed early
Driver assistance and lane departure warning system faultsLANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2 complaints2023-02-24 → 2024-07-19330i-2021-adas-sensor-lane-departure
11508878 When driving the car when dark enough to activate auto headlights and raining enough to activate auto wipers, after 20 minutes the following message comes on the screen EVERYTIME: Drive Assistance temporarily limited Lane departure also turns on and off while driving in these…
11603482 BMW front sensors on act erratically sometimes working and sometimes going off without anything present, during rain/snow sensors would constantly go off for no reason
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 BMW 330i vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/bmw/330i
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note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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