Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 330e.
The 2022 BMW 330e anchors its mechanical profile with an S8 automatic transmission, establishing the core powertrain specification for this iteration of the vehicle. Reliability data for this specific year reflects a notably quiet ownership experience, marked by zero recalls and only a single owner complaint categorized broadly under "Unknown Or Other." This minimal friction positions the 2022 model favorably within the 330e's reliability history, indicating a well-sorted execution that translates to a highly predictable and stable ownership prospect.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine oil filter | 11429886567 alt 11428575211 |
| Engine air filter | 13718580428 |
| Spark plug | 12122455258 |
| Battery | 61215B3F325 alt 61217604802 |
| Front wiper blades | 61619478361 |
| Thermostat | 11539468021 alt 11539468022 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119382886 alt 64119382885 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| 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 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 25 / 33 / 28 MPGe |
| Electric range | 320 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | 3.0 hr |
| Electric motor | 80 kW PMSM |
| Energy use | 45.0 kWh/100mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 9 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 14.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | Use new bolts only. 88.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46YF |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| 1 | 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3 | 7.3 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 BMW 330e shows a marked improvement over the preceding 2021 model year, with complaints dropping from three to just one (listed as “Unknown or Other”) and recalls falling from five to zero. The number of technical service bulletins also decreased sharply from 217 to 78, suggesting that BMW addressed many early-generation issues by the second year. However, the 2022 model still carries one open investigation, and the single complaint involved a crash, though no fires were reported. Within this two-year data arc, the 2022 330e represents a stabilization point after a more problematic launch. Given the absence of recalls and the low complaint count, this is a solid year to buy—provided you verify that the open investigation does not escalate into a future recall.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B010825 | 2025-05-13 | Structure | A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction… |
| B010725 | 2025-04-15 | Structure | The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in… |
| B120721 | 2024-03-04 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage… |
| B640422 | 2024-02-16 | Electrical System | An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and… |
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 320 miles.