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2024 BMW 330i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 330i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 BMW 330i, the latest iteration of the model line, features an automatic (S8) transmission and an EPA‑rated fuel economy of 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, 29 mpg combined. Its complaint history, covering model years 1999 through 2011, records a single peak of 121 complaints in 2001, a figure that is simultaneously the highest and lowest count for that span. Accordingly, the 2024 version enters a lineage where the only notable complaint year was 2001, indicating that the current model benefits from a comparatively stable reliability record relative to that earlier peak.

Model year202620242002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy25/34/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11429886567. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11429886567 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter13718580428
Spark plug12122455258
Battery61217604808
Front wiper blades61619478361
Thermostat11539468022 alt 11539468021
Cabin air filter64119382886 alt 64115A2AD31

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3494 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 34 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 330i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2023 330 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023330 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec5.00 sec13.60 sec288 hpRWD
2025330 330i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec13.90 sec255 hpRWD
2021330 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec5.00 sec13.70 sec288 hpRWD
2019330 330i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec255 hpRWD
2019330 330i xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.90 sec255 hpAWD
2019330 330i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec14.00 sec255 hpRWD
2019330 330i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.40 sec14.00 sec255 hpRWD
2019330 330i xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.50 sec14.10 sec255 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

ReplaceEngine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
InspectWindshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
Road testUniversal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid LevelEngine Coolant System
ResetTire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & BleedBrake Hydraulic System

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’99’00’01’11

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V770000SteeringReported 16/11/2023

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly… Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

26V056000Electrical System:Starter AssemblyReported 30/01/2026

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and… Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 330i. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryEngine oil filter 11429886567Engine air filter 13718580428Spark plug 12122455258Battery 61217604808

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 330i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 330i get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 34 highway / 29 combined mpg.