Official campaign summaries
Campaign 25V636000 · reported Sep 23, 2025
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Campaign 23V584000 · reported Aug 16, 2023
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: SEAT BELTS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 23V211000 · reported Mar 29, 2023
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: SEATS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 21V096000 · reported Feb 19, 2021
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 20V355000 · reported Jun 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Campaign 20V164000 · reported Mar 19, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 19V912000 · reported Dec 20, 2019
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.
Campaign 19V850000 · reported Nov 27, 2019
BMW of North America, LLC · Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls does the 2020 BMW 330I have?
NHTSA's recall data lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW 330I. The most recent was reported on Sep 23, 2025 (campaign 25V636000); the earliest listed was reported on Sep 27, 2019 (campaign 19V684000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.
What was the most recent recall for the 2020 BMW 330I?
Campaign 25V636000, reported to NHTSA on Sep 23, 2025 by BMW of North America, LLC, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.
Does this list tell me whether my 2020 BMW 330I has an open recall?
No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which parts of the 2020 BMW 330I are named in its recalls?
The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Seat Belts (3 campaigns); Back Over Prevention (2 campaigns); Electrical System (1 campaign); Seats (1 campaign); Steering (1 campaign); Exterior Lighting (1 campaign); Structure (1 campaign); Engine (1 campaign).
Where does the information on this page come from?
From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.