2023 BMW 228I recalls and problems

The 2023 BMW 228I has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2023 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 7 228I model years — 7th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Structure

Sep 25, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V711000 · 7 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

Risk: A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Lane Departure1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2023 vs. other BMW 228I years

2014: 7 complaints20142015: 17 complaints20152016: 18 complaints2016182020: 3 complaints20202021: 8 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222023: 2 complaints20232

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 BMW 228I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 BMW 228I, the latest from Sep 25, 2024 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 BMW 228I?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1), forward collision avoidance (1), lane departure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.