BMW M235i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
5 recalls found for the BMW M235i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 19 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW M235i | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW M235i | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW M235i | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 BMW M235i | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 BMW M235i | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 BMW M235i | 3 | 5 |
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Newest BMW M235i 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mar 31, 201515V189000Fuel system, gasoline18,054 vehiclesBMW 428i, 428XI and 11 more models
Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.