repaired · 2025 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 BMW 228iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 BMW 228i, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-711 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 BMW 228i has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Forward collision avoidance
1Lane departure
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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
2023 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
In owners' words
What 228i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Shifter failure: IN DRIVE mode, the shifter moves to neutral with slight movement of wrist. The shifter is NOT locked thus requiring intentional shift movement, alas simply brushing your arm against it as you reach for the coffee or the radio causes the vehicle to STOP driving Safety Risk: While…
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