2021 BMW 330i Cigarette Lighter Issue
A manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10202470, addresses an issue in certain 2021 BMW models, including the 2021 BMW 330i, where the cigarette lighter is difficult or impossible to pull out from its socket.
Gilt auch für
- BMW 330e
- 2021
- BMW 430i
- 2021
- BMW M3
- 2021
- BMW M340i
- 2021
- BMW M4
- 2021
- BMW M440i
- 2021
Symptoms
Owners of certain 2021 BMW models, including the 2021 BMW 330i, may experience an issue where the cigarette lighter is difficult or impossible to pull out. This condition can affect the usability of the 12V power outlet, making it challenging to connect or disconnect accessories.
Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions
The primary diagnostic indicator for the 2021 BMW 330i cigarette lighter issue is the physical difficulty encountered when attempting to remove the cigarette lighter from its designated socket. This problem is immediately apparent upon trying to use or remove the component.
Repair Procedure Summary
Manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10202470 acknowledges the problem where the "cigarette lighter is difficult or impossible to pull it out." While the summary does not detail specific repair steps, manufacturer communications like this typically inform dealerships about known issues and provide guidance for diagnosis and resolution. This could involve inspection, adjustment, or replacement of the cigarette lighter assembly or the socket itself.
Owner Action
If you are experiencing the 2021 BMW 330i cigarette lighter issue, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW dealership. Inform them about the difficulty you are having with the cigarette lighter and reference manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10202470. Your dealership will be able to diagnose the specific cause and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments.
Source
NHTSA ID: 10202470
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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