Does the 2022 BMW 228I have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 BMW 228I, the most recent reported on August 16, 2023 (Electrical system: software, Seat belts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW 228I?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2022 BMW 228I complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 BMW 228I recalls and problems

2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW 228I.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 BMW 228I recalls

Electrical system: software · Seat belts

NHTSA campaign 23V584000 · reported August 16, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC · 144 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail

NHTSA campaign 22V513000 · reported July 20, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC · 5 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags1
Electrical system1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 19, 2026 · Electrical system · crash reported
We were picking up my wife’s 2022 BMW 228xi after having tinting applied to windows. As I was in the office paying for the work, my wife put her purse in the car and sat in the driver’s seat. She noticed the seat was too low and that her booster pad had been moved to the passenger seat. She had not touched any of the…

Sep 29, 2025 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 228i. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and traveling over a bump in the roadway, all of the air bags deployed without warning or impact. The front windshield was cracked about halfway. The driver sustained injuries to her face and had marks and bruises on her legs and neck, and…

Apr 8, 2022 · Power train
From a stop, the car will refuse to stay in either Drive or Reverse and jumps back into Park as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal. Message center says the car is rolling, but it is NOT! My wife has been stuck twice in a situation where she could not drive the car. She tried the parking brake, but since it…

228I model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2020	2	3	0
2021	3	8	0
2022	2	3	1
2023	1	2	0
2024	1	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2022 BMW 228I have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 BMW 228I, the most recent reported on August 16, 2023 (Electrical system: software, Seat belts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW 228I?: Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2022 BMW 228I complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 19, 2026.