AI Damage2019 BMW 330I: common problems
The maker issued 298 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 298
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 129 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has…
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been…
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
- The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or…
The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery…
- It was found that the rubber mounts of the wishbone or the tension strut were not correctly pressed in due…
It was found that the rubber mounts of the wishbone or the tension strut were not correctly pressed in due to a manufacturing fault at the supplier's end. This can lead to an acoustic abnormality in the vehicle.
- The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS)…
The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been…
- A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator…
A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the…
- The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or…
The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first…
- The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or…
The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first…
- For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or…
For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This…
- EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150
- Check Control message (CCM) indicates
(ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion…
- An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in…
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air…
NHTSA lists 298 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 330I?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 298 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 BMW 330I?
NHTSA lists 298 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 BMW 330I from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.