2017 BMW 230iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2017 BMW 230i, most often about the tires. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2017 BMW 230i has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 BMW 230i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 vs. every other 230i 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 230i median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 BMW 230i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What 230i owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 BRIDGESTONE tires at Discount Tire Company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW BM RF. On 9/3/2025, we had to replace a front tire (225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF), due to a hole caused by…
On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 BRIDGESTONE tires at Discount Tire Company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW BM RF. On 9/3/2025, we had to replace a front tire (225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF), due to a hole caused by…
On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 BRIDGESTONE tires at Discount Tire Company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW BM RF. On or before 10/21/2025, we noticed two bulges in the rear tire and had to have it replaced. Not sure of…
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