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2020 BMW 228I Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2020 BMW 228I, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW 228I

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (electrical system) and seat belts

    NHTSA 23V584000 Reported 144 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  2. Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility) and power window devices and controls (visibility)

    NHTSA 21V091000 Reported 14,011 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 BMW 228I have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 700 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2025 · Unknown or other

“1/8/2025 Drive Train Malfunction. Towed to BMW Dealer. Dealership determined a faulty GWS system, Program new system, New center console and battery drained needs replaced. I was told by the dealershi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2025 · Electrical system

Compare BMW 228I model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 228I model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2014 BMW 228I47
2015 BMW 228I317
2016 BMW 228I118
2020 BMW 228I23
2021 BMW 228I38
2022 BMW 228I23
2023 BMW 228I12
2024 BMW 228I10

Checking a specific 2020 BMW 228I

How do I know if my 2020 BMW 228I has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 BMW 228I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V091000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.