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.
2015 BMW 228iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 228i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 July 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 BMW 228i has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling
3Engine
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility
1Wheels
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 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.
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
2015 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
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 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.
Left rear taillight assembly failed. Needed a whole new taillight assembly, as well as an additional ground cable retrofit repair. This was a known problem and would have been covered under warranty if the problem had surfaced much earlier. In fact, it did occur in the right taillight, and BMW…
The contact owns a 2015 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…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the electrical connector underneath the hood. The master warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling,…
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