BMW 230i recalls and problems
10 recalls and 35 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
10
Complaints
35
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
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BMW 230i by year
Most reported BMW 230i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 |
All BMW 230i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-056 | Jan 30, 2026 | 2022–2023 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and… |
| 25V-636 | Sep 23, 2025 | 2022 | Park outsideElectrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. |
| 23V-770 | Nov 16, 2023 | 2024 | Steering | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. |
| 23V-099 | Feb 17, 2023 | 2023 | Electrical System, Visibility | BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i… |
| 23V-039 | Feb 1, 2023 | 2023 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) 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-342 | May 12, 2021 | 2021 | Structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. |
| 19V-352 | May 9, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. |
| 18V-465 | Jul 11, 2018 | 2018 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. |
| 17V-719 | Nov 15, 2017 | 2018 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 230i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 BMW 230i has the most reports (11). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 230i have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering BMW 230i model years 2018–2024.
What are the most common BMW 230i problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, tires problems most often.