Model year guide

2023 BMW 330E

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 BMW 330E is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2023 BMW 330E — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 BMW 330E at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined26–27 mpg

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

2023 BMW 330E recalls 2

Electrical System:body Control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #23V118000 · 23/02/2023

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to no…

Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #22V747000 · 07/10/2022

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330e and 330e xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. After shifting into reverse, the rearview camera software may cause a portion of the rearview image to be obstructed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-80-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 12 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.

2023 BMW 330E MPG & running costs

Combined26–27 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,100
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Electric range300–310 mi
Charge time (240V)3 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,375 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 BMW 330E costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,500
Fuel only$15,500
Per mile$0.21

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.

2023 BMW 330E vehicles on record

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2023 BMW 330E — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 BMW 330E have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 BMW 330E get?

The 2023 BMW 330E has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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