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2020 BMW 228iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2020 BMW 228i, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-584 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 91%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 BMW 228i has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels20
Electrical system10
Power train10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2020 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.

91%repaired · 2025 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 23V-584 · Aug 16, 2023 · 144 vehicles · 131 repaired

Risk. An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2023 Q1

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 21V-091 · Feb 18, 2021 · 14,011 vehicles · 13,830 repaired

Risk. If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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

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In owners' words

What 228i owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A towing company came to pick up the car. They may have damaged the carriage/axel based on the tire mark they left on our drive way. The lines were not straight and it looks like they dragged the car.
Complaint 11697139 · Nov 3, 2025
I GOT MY CAR IN MAY 2020. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUE WITH THE TIRE FOR 8 YEARS OF MY ENTIRE DRIVING HISTORY. BUT FOR THIS CAR, MY TIRE RAN FLAT IN JULY 2020, AFTER RUNNING OVER A SMALL POTHOLE ON A LOCAL ROAD, AND IT RAN FLAT AGAIN IN JAN 2021 AFTER RUNNING A SUPER TINY POTHOLE ON A HIGHWAY. HOW…
Complaint 11388360 · Jan 15, 2021 · 700 miles

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