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2019 BMW 330I engine problems
10 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine: oil/lubrication: filter/screen1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
BMW 330I engine problems in other years
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
- Risk
- If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 19V732000 · Recall details
What 2019 BMW 330I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence in the driveway, there was an abnormal cracking sound coming from outside the residence. The contact checked and became aware that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time. The contact stated that the residential camera showed that the fire had started by the front driver's side tire. The Fire Department arrived at the residence and extinguished the fire. The residence and the vehicle were consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. No injuries were sustained. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Please update recall repair status to repaired for this VIN (dealer repair invoice attached)
See attached document for complaint.
My 2019 BMW 330i has a recurring cooling system defect, including coolant leaks, heater inoperative, and risk of engine overheating. The defect began while the vehicle was under warranty and was repaired by BMW, but it recurred. BMW later instructed me not to drive the vehicle due to safety concerns, yet declined responsibility and transportation. The vehicle remains unsafe to operate.
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 330I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
The issue at hand is the oil filter housings on the B 58 and B 48 motors that BMW manufacturers. These oil filter housings are known to break after four years or 60,000 miles. can range from the engine overheating to oil leaks. The engine overheating can total the motor and the oil leaking can become a fire hazard. I was fortunate enough to be able to replace mine while BMW replaced another common failure point which is the heat management module. However, this is not as big as an issue as the oil filter, housing, because if the oil leaks, it can become again a fire hazard. There are several forum posts online about this issue I would like for NTHA please look at this thank you.
I had a coolant leak so I took car in for repair. Mechanic says I have a crack in the oil filter housing. Mechanic told me to check with BMW to see if there was a recall because the oil filter housing was made of plastic and he claimed he heard of recalls for this particular problem. I called BMW and they stated there were no recalls currently on my vehicle, but the plastic housing in BMW's are known to be prone to failure and there were recalls, but not for my vehicle. The warning message initially stated low coolant. Now it states low oil level.
The contact owned a 2019 BMW 330i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, smoke was seen coming from under the hood of the vehicle. After stopping and exiting the vehicle, flames were then present coming from under the hood and the fire department was called to the scene. The flames were extinguished. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A fire report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500.
When I was driving the car on high way yesterday afternoon, about 6 pm (jan 20, 2020) in left most lane, the car's all LED dashboard completely shutdown (black) and engine stoped. I had to slowly move the car the the road side and tried to restart the engine. The engine started with lots of warning signs.
Questions about the 2019 BMW 330I engine
Does the 2019 BMW 330I have engine problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 2019 BMW 330I, 24% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2019 BMW 330I engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW 330I engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V732000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 330I have bad engine?
The BMW 330I model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (26 complaints), 2017 (23 complaints) and 2020 (20 complaints).
Other 2019 BMW 330I problems
Electrical 7Driver assistance 5Transmission 5Airbags 4Lights 3Acceleration 2Brakes 2Wheels 2Fuel system 1Seats 1Steering 1
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