5
recalls
The BMW M235I has 5 recalls covering 60,214 vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2015: 3
Units affected
60K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% 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 M235I, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system4
- Exterior lighting3
- Power train3
- Air bags2
- Engine2
- Seat belts2
- Unknown or other2
- Complaints
- 19
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW M235I by component
- Air bags2 · 6,612 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 18K units
- Seat belts1 · 22K units
- Visibility1 · 14K units
BMW M235I 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 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | BMW 228I, 320I, 328D, 328I and 6 more (2014-2015): Air bagsNo. 24V288000 | Crash risk | 5,761 |
| 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 2021 BMW M235I recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2021 BMW M235I. 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 M235I have?
5 recalls cover the BMW M235I, for 60,214 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW M235I?
Electrical system: named in 4 of the 19 safety complaints about the BMW M235I, then exterior lighting (3). 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.