BMW 230I problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the BMW 230I (2017–2026).

Complaints
32
Recalls
10
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per BMW 230I 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 230I model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 230I10000Steering
2025 230I30010Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 230I40101Electrical System
2023 230I40003Electrical System
2022 230I40002Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 230I10002Body & Structure
2020 230I20001Visibility & Wipers
2019 230I10001Engine
2018 230I30002Engine
2017 230I90100Wheels & Tires

Most common BMW 230I problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Engine
    8 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20222024
Complaints about the BMW 230I received by NHTSA each month.

BMW 230I recalls

  • Recall 26V056000Jan 30, 202687,394 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V636000Sep 23, 2025199,674 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V770000Nov 16, 2023201 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V099000Feb 17, 20233,193 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.

  • Recall 23V039000Feb 1, 2023804 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.

  • 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 21V342000May 12, 20212 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: The support may separate from the roof liner and fall into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash necessitating the deployment of the head air bag.

  • Recall 19V352000May 9, 20195,079 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V465000Jul 11, 20185,309 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V719000Nov 15, 20173,188 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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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