Model year guide

2018 BMW 330e

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 BMW 330e is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2018 BMW 330e — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 BMW 330e at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined30 mpg

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

2018 BMW 330e recalls 2

Equipment:electrical NHTSA Campaign #18V652000 · 20/09/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #18V465000 · 11/07/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 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.

2018 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 2018 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.

2018 BMW 330e trims & engines on record

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

2018 BMW 330e vehicles on record

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2018 BMW 330e — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 BMW 330e have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 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 free.

What gas mileage does the 2018 BMW 330e get?

The 2018 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.