BMW 330 years to avoid
The BMW 330 years to avoid are 2006, 2011, 2009, 2010, 2007, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2001 is the cleanest year on record.
6
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2000–2011
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
330 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Open safety investigation | 5 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2007 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every 330 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006avoid | 5 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 330 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 330 years to avoid are 2006, 2011, 2009, 2010, 2007, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2001.
What is the best year for the BMW 330?
By complaint volume, 2001 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 330 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 330 have?
Across all model years, the 330 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.