BMW M235I problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the BMW M235I (2014–2022).

Complaints
10
Recalls
5
Model years
6
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per BMW M235I 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 M235I model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 M235I10000Electrical System
2021 M235I00002—
2020 M235I00001—
2016 M235I50000Electrical System
2015 M235I30002Electrical System
2014 M235I10003Engine

Most common BMW M235I problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    4 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the BMW M235I received by NHTSA each month.

BMW M235I 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 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 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