repaired · 2026 Q3
Side/window: head
NewRisk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 BMW 228iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW 228i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-288 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 BMW 228i has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Engine and engine cooling
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 BMW 228i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other 228i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 228i median. How we score
'14'15'16'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 BMW 228i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 228i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Horn failure. Took the car to an independent BMW repair shop and found a blown fuse and said both the high pitch and low pitch have gone bad and need replacement at a cost of $850!
Own a 2014 228i?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.