2022 BMW 230I recalls and problems

The 2022 BMW 230I has 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is back over prevention.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaign: 25V636000.

Pictured: a 2023 model; the 2022 may differ in details. Photo: 2023 Bmw 230I by Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2022 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 10 230I model years — 3rd most.

2recalls

4complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

65,000median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
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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2 recalls

Electrical System

Jan 30, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V056000 · 87,394 vehicles

Problem: 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 xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Electrical System

Sep 23, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V636000 · 199,674 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: 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. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Back Over Prevention2

Electrical System2

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Lane Departure2

Engine1

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

Complaints by year filed

2022 vs. other BMW 230I years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 BMW 230I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2022 BMW 230I, the latest from Jan 30, 2026 (electrical system). 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 2022 BMW 230I?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention back over prevention (2), electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2022 BMW 230I?

1 recall advises parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.