BMW 228i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
9 recalls found for the BMW 228i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 57 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW 228i | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 BMW 228i | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 BMW 228i | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 BMW 228i | 3 | 7 |
| 2020 BMW 228i | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 BMW 228i | 1 | 18 |
| 2015 BMW 228i | 3 | 17 |
| 2014 BMW 228i | 4 | 7 |
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Newest BMW 228i recalls
- Dec 17, 202525V871000Air bags851 vehiclesBMW 228i, M235i and 5 more models
The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
- Sep 25, 202424V711000Structure7 vehiclesBMW 228i, BMW 228I Xdrive and 1 more model
The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.
- Aug 13, 202424V608000Engine and engine cooling, electrical system720,796 vehiclesBMW 328i, 328xi and 10 more models
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
- Apr 24, 202424V288000Air bags5,761 vehiclesBMW 228i, 320i and 8 more models
The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
- Aug 16, 202323V584000Electrical system, seat belts144 vehiclesBMW 330i, M340i and 3 more models
The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt.
- Jul 20, 202222V513000Fuel system, gasoline5 vehiclesBMW 228i, X1 and 1 more model
The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
- Jul 21, 202121V554000Seat belts21,537 vehiclesBMW 228i, BMW 230i and 24 more models
The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts.
- Feb 18, 202121V091000Visibility14,011 vehiclesBMW 228i and M235i
If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close.