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Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2016 BMW 228iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW 228i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-608 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 BMW 228i has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Engine and engine cooling
2Seat belts
2Service brakes
1Power train
1Exterior lighting
1Wheels
1Steering
1Visibility/wiper
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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.
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
2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 BMW 228I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle jerked back and forth and choked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however,…
The contact owns a 2016 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
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