BMW 230I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 30 owner complaints for the BMW 230I (model years 2017–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by engine (7 complaints). The 2023 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 230I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 5 of 10 | |
| Engine | 7 | 5 of 10 | |
| Tires | 4 | 1 of 10 | |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 2 of 10 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | Electrical system: starter assembly | 2022–2023 | 87,394 |
| 25V636000 | Sep 23, 2025 | Electrical system: starter assembly, relay | 2022 | 199,674 |
| 23V770000 | Nov 16, 2023 | Steering | 2024 | 201 |
| 23V099000 | Feb 17, 2023 | Electrical system: software | 2023 | 3,193 |
| 23V039000 | Feb 1, 2023 | Air bags: side/window | 2023 | 804 |
| 21V554000 | Jul 21, 2021 | Seat belts | 2021 | 21,537 |
| 21V342000 | May 12, 2021 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2021 | 2 |
| 19V352000 | May 9, 2019 | Air bags: knee bolster | 2020 | 5,079 |
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 0 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 0 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.