2018 BMW 330i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2018 BMW 330i recalls

Most common 2018 BMW 330i problems

Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	12
Unknown Or Other	6
Fuel/Propulsion System	4
Electrical System	4
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Visibility/Wiper	1
Structure	1
Tires	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2026-03-31, Engine
The engine overheated and suddenly lost power/ acceleration while driving in rush hour traffic at highway speed. I had to move across 3 lanes of traffic to get on to shoulder of highway safely while car and engine sputtered and slowed to a stop with no power or acceleration. After having vehicle towed I was told by certified technicians that the oil filter housing was made of plastic with coolant lines inside and failed causing rapid coolant loss with no low coolant warning and ultimately loss of engine and power.

2026-03-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, unknown warning lights were suddenly illuminated, indicating that the engine was overheating. The message instructed the driver to shut off the vehicle immediately. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle, and it was discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was determined that there was a plastic part from the oil cooler housing that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

2026-02-05, Engine
The coolant system and oil housing filters. The entire coolant system components fails in this vehicle after 60,000 mile due to the parts not being all aluminum. This fix alone is about 8k from the BMW Dealership. This isn’t fair to the customer! This needs to be a recall! The parts needs to be more stronger and never replaced with the same manufacturer part! This fails the entire engine system! The car will have multiple issues just because of this constant failing area of the vehicle!

2025-09-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The contact stated that there was an oil intake leak and a coolant leak. There were several warning lights illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was an engine malfunction with the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed there was no recall or warranty coverage on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

2025-08-13, Engine
Car keeps overheating. Water pump, water hose and expansion tank have been replaced several times and the car still overheats.

2018 BMW 330i questions

Does the 2018 BMW 330i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW 330i: Crankshaft sensor firmware can cause engine stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW 330i?

Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (12), Unknown Or Other (6), Fuel/Propulsion System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 BMW 330i has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.