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2020 BMW 330e

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 330e.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 BMW 330e, a plug-in hybrid variant, delivers EPA-rated fuel economy of 26 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined through its automatic S8 transmission. This model year sits in the 330e's reliability history as a year defined by these efficiency and drivetrain specifications, offering researchers a baseline for the plug-in hybrid variant's performance metrics.

Model year2020 2016

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy26/36/30 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.4 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3902 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	26 / 36 / 30 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	94 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

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:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Tire Repair Kit Sealant · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V096000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 19/02/2021

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW…

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

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VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 330e. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 330e have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 330e get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 36 highway / 30 combined mpg.