2020 BMW 330I recalls

11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

25V636000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.Park outsideElectricalFree replacement200KunitsSep 202523V584000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallThe receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten…ElectricalFree software update144unitsAug 202323V211000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSeats recallThe seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.Seats & beltsFree replacement51unitsMar 202321V096000 · BMW OF North America, LlcBack Over Prevention recallWhen shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update14KunitsFeb 202120V355000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSteering recallIn certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged…Steering & suspensionFree replacement2,779unitsJun 202020V164000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag…Air bagsFree replacement3,316unitsMar 202019V912000 · BMW OF North America, LlcSeat Belts recallThe outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.Seats & beltsFree replacement135unitsDec 201919V850000 · BMW OF North America, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement245unitsNov 201919V755000 · BMW OF North America, LlcStructure recallThe interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.Body & latchesFree repair325unitsOct 201919V732000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine recallThe needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the…Engine & powertrainFree replacement217unitsOct 201919V684000 · BMW OF North America, LlcBack Over Prevention recallThe back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update257KunitsSep 2019