BMW 330xi years to avoid
The BMW 330xi years to avoid are 2004, 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2011 is the cleanest year on record.
248
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
1999–2011
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
330xi years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Open safety investigation | 14 | |
| 2005 | Open safety investigation | 13 |
Every 330xi year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 145 | 6 | |
| 2005avoid | 13 | 4 | |
| 2004avoid | 14 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 42 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 20 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 14 | 5 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 330xi years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 330xi years to avoid are 2004, 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2011.
What is the best year for the BMW 330xi?
By complaint volume, 2011 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 330xi years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 330xi have?
Across all model years, the 330xi has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 248 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.