{"vehicle":{"id":"2020_bmw_330i","year":2020,"make":"BMW","model":"330i"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026285","date":"2026-06-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nUnder certain conditions, the windshield wiping system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThis small error does not affect safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. BMW has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":25552,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026285"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025514","date":"2025-09-25","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during recall 12 83 24RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-444) may not be effective. As a result, certain vehicles require a second repair.\n\nOn certain vehicles, if you try to start the engine repeatedly, the starter could overheat. If this happens, and nearby components contact the starter, it could cause a fire.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA fire can create the risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.","mfr_campaign":"12 90 25RC","units":14573,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2025514"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025499","date":"2025-09-23","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, water could leak into the starter relay and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the relay could short circuit and the starter could overheat.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit and/or a starter that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo reduce the safety risk, BMW advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.","mfr_campaign":"12 89 25RC","units":17761,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2025499"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V636000","date":"2025-09-23","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":199674,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V636000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024544","date":"2024-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as \"NONE\" when it should read as \"NONE / AUCUN\". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThis error does not affect vehicle safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":587250,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024544"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024444","date":"2024-08-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, if you try to start the engine repeatedly, the starter could overheat. If this happens, and nearby components contact the starter, it could cause a fire.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA fire can create the risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.","mfr_campaign":"12 83 24RC","units":11802,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024444"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V584000","date":"2023-08-16","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles.  The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":144,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V584000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V211000","date":"2023-03-29","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"SEATS","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles.  The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":51,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V211000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021479","date":"2021-08-03","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increased stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the engine management software.","mfr_campaign":"12 84 21RC","units":3506,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021479"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V096000","date":"2021-02-19","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles.    When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":13858,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V096000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021078","date":"2021-02-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA rearview camera image that does not display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"66 80 21RC","units":2263,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021078"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020267","date":"2020-06-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, high temperatures and excessive vibration could cause damage to the steering tie rods. If this happens, the tie rods could break. This could result in a loss of steering control.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the steering tie rods.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":1018,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020267"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V355000","date":"2020-06-15","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles.  In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.","mfr_campaign":"Toyota:  20TA09","units":2779,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V355000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020116","date":"2020-03-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckle sensors. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buckled. If the driver ignores these warnings, the seat belt pretensioner and airbag systems may not function properly.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat belt pretensioner or airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could increase the risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the front seat belt buckles and replace them, if necessary.","mfr_campaign":"72 82 29RC","units":573,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020116"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V164000","date":"2020-03-19","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; AIR BAGS","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles.  The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":3316,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V164000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V912000","date":"2019-12-20","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles.  The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":135,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":"2019-04-11","built_to":"2019-12-05","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V912000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V850000","date":"2019-11-27","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.  The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.","mfr_campaign":"Toyota - 19TA20","units":245,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":"2019-07-22","built_to":"2019-10-18","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V850000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V755000","date":"2019-10-23","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles.  The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, \"Internal Trunk Release.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":325,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":"2019-07-31","built_to":"2019-09-18","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V755000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V732000","date":"2019-10-15","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ENGINE","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":217,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":"2018-11-22","built_to":"2019-09-26","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V732000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019480","date":"2019-10-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on.\n\nSafety Risk:\nReduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.","mfr_campaign":"66 82 19RC","units":14323,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019480"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V684000","date":"2019-09-27","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.      The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rearview Mirrors.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":257473,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["330I"],"built_from":"2018-05-12","built_to":"2019-08-06","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V684000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019470","date":"2019-09-25","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain xDrive models, the front axle swivel bearing(s) (steering knuckles) may break due to a manufacturing defect. This could affect handling and cause reduced steering control.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden change in handling and reduced steering control could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nNone of the affected vehicles have been sold to retail customers. BMW will instruct dealers to replace the front axle swivel bearing(s) before the vehicles are sold.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":71,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019470"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019220","date":"2019-05-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger knee airbags were not assembled correctly. This could cause the airbags not to inflate properly in a crash.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA knee airbag that does not deploy properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver and/or front passenger knee airbag modules as required.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":552,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"curated","models":["3 SERIES"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019220"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}