Model year guide

2017 BMW 330e

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 BMW 330e is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 159 on record.

2017 BMW 330e — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 BMW 330e at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined30 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 BMW 330e recalls 1

Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay NHTSA Campaign #26V441000 · NHTSA lists this under 330e Iperformance · 08/07/2026

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VI…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 BMW 330e MPG & running costs

Combined30 mpg
City28 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,750
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Electric range350 mi
Charge time (240V)2 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 BMW 330e costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,750
Fuel only$13,750
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the BMW 330e

The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series consists of the BMW F30, BMW F31 and BMW F34 compact executive cars. The F30/F31/F34 generation was produced from October 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F30.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2017 BMW 330e trims & engines on record

Trims
330e iPerformance
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 180 hp

2017 BMW 330e vehicles on record

Other BMW 330e model years

2017 BMW 330e — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 BMW 330e have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 BMW 330e. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW 330e get?

The 2017 BMW 330e has a U.S. EPA estimate of 30 mpg combined (28 city / 34 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.