BMW 228I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 56 owner complaints for the BMW 228I (model years 2014–2016, 2020–2024). The most reported problem area is electrical system (25 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (15 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 228I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 6 of 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 3 of 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 5 of 8 | |
| Power train | 6 | 5 of 8 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 of 8 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V871000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Air bags: side/window, head | 2014–2015 | 851 |
| 24V608000 | Aug 13, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump | 2014–2016 | 720,796 |
| 24V288000 | Apr 24, 2024 | Air bags: side/window | 2014–2015 | 5,761 |
| 23V584000 | Aug 16, 2023 | Electrical system: software | 2020–2022 | 144 |
| 22V513000 | Jul 20, 2022 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail | 2022 | 5 |
| 21V554000 | Jul 21, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021 | 21,537 |
| 21V091000 | Feb 18, 2021 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2020–2021 | 14,011 |
| 15V189000 | Mar 31, 2015 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2014 | 18,054 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.