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2015 BMW M235iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW M235i, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-288 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 36%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 BMW M235i has problems

5 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
Air bags10
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10
Seat belts10
Tires10

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

2 recalls

2015 BMW M235i 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.

21%repaired · 2026 Q3

Side/window: head

New

Recall 25V-871 · Dec 17, 2025 · 851 vehicles · 176 repaired

Risk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2026 Q3

Air bags: side/window

Recall 24V-288 · Apr 24, 2024 · 5,761 vehicles · 2,059 repaired

Risk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing 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

2015 vs. every other M235i 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 M235i median. How we score

'14'15'16'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 BMW M235i safety ratings

2015 BMW M235I 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional

Own a 2015 M235i?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.