9
recalls
The BMW 228I has 9 recalls covering 781,166 vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 6 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 2015: 4
Units affected
781K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
6
-73.9% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 228I, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
6 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system25
- Engine and engine cooling15
- Power train7
- Engine6
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Service brakes6
- Air bags4
- Complaints
- 58
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 6
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 228I by component
- Air bags2 · 6,612 units
- Electrical system2 · 721K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 18K units
- Seat belts1 · 22K units
- Structure1 · 7 units
- Visibility1 · 14K units
BMW 228I recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | BMW 228I, 320I, 328I, 335I and 3 more (2014-2015): Air bagsNo. 25V871000 | Crash risk | 851 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | BMW 228I, 228I Xdrive; Mini Countryman S ALL4 (2023-2025): StructureNo. 24V711000 | Crash risk | 7 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | BMW 228I, 228XI, 328I, 328XI and 8 more (2012-2018): Electrical systemNo. 24V608000 | Fire | 720,796 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | BMW 228I, 320I, 328D, 328I and 6 more (2014-2015): Air bagsNo. 24V288000 | Crash risk | 5,761 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | BMW 228I, 330I, 430I, M340I and 1 more (2019-2022): Electrical systemNo. 23V584000 | Crash risk | 144 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | BMW 228I, X1, X3 (2022): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 22V513000 | Fire | 5 |
| Jul 21, 2021 | BMW 228I, 230I, 330E, 330I and 22 more (2021): Seat beltsNo. 21V554000 | Crash risk | 21,537 |
| Feb 18, 2021 | BMW 228I, M235I (2020-2021): VisibilityNo. 21V091000 | Injury | 14,011 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | BMW 228I, 320I, 320XI, 328I and 9 more (2014-2015): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 15V189000 | Crash risk | 18,054 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2025 BMW 228I recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2025 BMW 228I. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 228I have?
9 recalls cover the BMW 228I, for 781,166 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 228I?
Electrical system: named in 25 of the 58 safety complaints about the BMW 228I, then engine and engine cooling (15). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.