2021 BMW 330I safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
1
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 BMW 330I vehicles were involved in 9 fatal crashes with 5 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskPlease see the recall report for a complete list of all models · Jan 30, 2026
- Fire riskEngine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short… · Sep 23, 2025
- Crash riskReceiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate… · Aug 16, 2023
- Crash riskSeat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails · Mar 29, 2023
- Crash riskPassenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early… · Jul 21, 2021
- Crash riskBolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to… · Apr 28, 2021
- Crash riskWhen shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be… · Feb 19, 2021