BMW 228I problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the BMW 228I (2014–2024).

Complaints
45
Recalls
9
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

52014102015142016320208202132022220232024
NHTSA complaints per BMW 228I model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW 228I model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 228I00001—
2023 228I20001Transmission & Drivetrain
2022 228I31032Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2021 228I80003Electrical System
2020 228I30002Wheels & Tires
2016 228I140001Electrical System
2015 228I101023Electrical System
2014 228I50004Electrical System

Most common BMW 228I problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    23 complaints
  • Engine
    19 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Lighting
    4 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

202120252026
Complaints about the BMW 228I received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 228I recalls

  • Recall 25V871000Dec 17, 2025851 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V711000Sep 25, 20247 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V608000Aug 13, 2024720,796 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V288000Apr 24, 20245,761 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V584000Aug 16, 2023144 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 22V513000Jul 20, 20225 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V554000Jul 21, 202121,537 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V091000Feb 18, 202114,011 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V189000Mar 31, 201518,054 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology