repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: starter assembly
NewRisk. Fire increases the risk of injury.
2022 BMW 230iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW 230i, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-636 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 BMW 230i has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Back over prevention
2Electrical system
2Forward collision avoidance
2Lane departure
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 BMW 230i 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
Starter assembly: relay
Park outsideRisk. A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
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
2022 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
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 230i owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The following systems are not functioning or malfunctioning Forward Collision Warning with light braking function Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation Active Blind Spot Detection Rear-end collision preparation Parking collision warning
I purchased all available packages which include pedestrian warning in rear and front, collision warning and automatic breaks, rear collision warning, etc… none of the systems have worked except for the parallel parking assist but now it is starting to malfunction and apply the breaks 100% while I…
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