2023 BMW 228I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 BMW 228I, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW 228I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 BMW 228I have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have this model 2023 with about 6000 miles which makes a noise when in reverse. I have the same model year 2021 which has 25000 miles. The dealer states the brakes and rotors may have issues on the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 29, 2024 · Service brakes
“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 i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2023 · Engine
Compare BMW 228I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 228I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW 228I | 4 | 7 |
| 2015 BMW 228I | 3 | 17 |
| 2016 BMW 228I | 1 | 18 |
| 2020 BMW 228I | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 BMW 228I | 3 | 8 |
| 2022 BMW 228I | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 BMW 228I | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 BMW 228I | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 BMW 228I
How do I know if my 2023 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 BMW 228I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 24V711000).
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.
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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.