BMW 228i recalls and problems
10 recalls and 58 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
10
Complaints
58
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
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BMW 228i by year
Most reported BMW 228i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 |
All BMW 228i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-733 | Nov 4, 2026 | 2014–2016 | Park outsideElectrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4… |
| 25V-871 | Dec 17, 2025 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe… |
| 24V-711 | Sep 25, 2024 | 2023–2024 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. |
| 24V-608 | Aug 13, 2024 | 2014–2016 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 24V-288 | Apr 24, 2024 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe… |
| 23V-584 | Aug 16, 2023 | 2020–2022 | Electrical System, Seat Belts | 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. |
| 22V-513 | Jul 20, 2022 | 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. |
| 21V-554 | Jul 21, 2021 | 2021 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4… |
| 21V-091 | Feb 18, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Visibility | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. |
| 15V-189 | Mar 31, 2015 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 228i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 BMW 228i has the most reports (18). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 228i have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering BMW 228i model years 2014–2016, 2020–2024.
What are the most common BMW 228i problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems most often.