BMW M235I recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 10 owner complaints for the BMW M235I (model years 2014–2016, 2020–2022). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints), followed by power train (2 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (3).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
202201 00
202120 00
202010 00
201608 00
201525 00
201435 00

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all BMW M235I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Engine2 1 of 6
Power train2 1 of 6
Air bags2 2 of 6
Fuel/propulsion system1 1 of 6
Seats1 1 of 6

All 5 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
25V871000Dec 17, 2025 Air bags: side/window, head2014–2015851
24V288000Apr 24, 2024 Air bags: side/window2014–20155,761
21V554000Jul 21, 2021 Seat belts202121,537
21V091000Feb 18, 2021 Visibility: power window devices and controls202114,011
15V189000Mar 31, 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump201418,054

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.

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.