2021 BMW 330i Rattling Noise from Glove Box TSB
A technical service bulletin (TSB) from BMW, identified by NHTSA ID 10205092, addresses customer complaints of rattling noises originating from the glove box area in various 2021 BMW models, including the 330i. This communication helps technicians diagnose and resolve the issue.
Also applies to
- BMW 230i
- 2021
- BMW 330e
- 2021
- BMW 430i
- 2021
- BMW M240i
- 2021
- BMW M340i
- 2021
- BMW M440i
- 2021
Symptoms
Owners of certain 2021 BMW models, including the 2021 BMW 330i, may notice "Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box". This noise typically originates from the passenger side of the vehicle, near the glove compartment area.
Diagnosis and Trigger Conditions
This technical service bulletin (TSB) from BMW, identified as NHTSA ID 10205092, indicates that the rattling noise is a known concern. While the specific diagnostic steps are detailed for technicians within the full TSB, the primary trigger condition is the presence of an audible rattle from the glove box area during vehicle operation.
Repair Procedure Summary
BMW issued TSB 10205092 to provide guidance to dealerships on how to properly identify and resolve the rattling noises emanating from the glove box area. The TSB outlines specific repair procedures designed to eliminate the noise. Owners experiencing a 2021 BMW 330i rattling glove box should be aware that their dealer will follow these prescribed steps to ensure an effective fix.
Owner Action
If you own a 2021 BMW 330i or another affected 2021 BMW model and are experiencing a rattling noise from the glove box, it is recommended to schedule an appointment with your authorized BMW dealership. Inform them about the "Rattling noises heard from vicinity of glove box" and mention the existence of BMW TSB 10205092 (NHTSA ID 10205092). The dealership will be able to diagnose the issue and perform the necessary repairs according to BMW's guidelines.
Source: NHTSA ID 10205092
What BMW 330i owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 16 model years.
- 818
- Owner complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 863
- Service bulletins
- 30
- Crashes reported
- 38
- Fires reported
- 36
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
29 complaints, the 10th most of 16 model years on file. Owners reported 1 crash, 3 fires and 1 injury for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 8 of 818 complaints (1%).
Complaints by model year
| 2001 | 116 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 45 | |
| 2003 | 77 | |
| 2004 | 113 | |
| 2006 | 219 | |
| 2017 | 42 | |
| 2018 | 32 | |
| 2019 | 41 | |
| 2020 | 53 | |
| 2021 | 29 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 246
- Exterior Lighting — 153
- Electrical System — 132
- Engine — 89
- Power Train — 44
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 25V636000 — Electrical System (Sep 2025) — Park outside
- 23V584000 — Electrical System (Aug 2023)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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