2020 BMW 230I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 BMW 230I, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 BMW 230I
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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Knee bolster (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 BMW 230I have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“BMW F Series models between 2008-2021 have issues with rear turn signal malfunctions. On my car, the left turn signal stopped working and caused a fault warning. The dealership said the housing needed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 25, 2026 · Electrical system
“I purchased a new 2020 BMW 230i in may 2020. Its first and only servicing was on 12/9/20 for a 10,000 mile oil change and "multi-point inspection," in which one of the inspection items was "inspect su”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2020 · Visibility/wiper
Compare BMW 230I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 230I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW 230I | 0 | 11 |
| 2018 BMW 230I | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 BMW 230I | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 BMW 230I | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 BMW 230I | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW 230I | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 BMW 230I | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 BMW 230I | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 BMW 230I | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 BMW 230I | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2020 BMW 230I
How do I know if my 2020 BMW 230I 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 2020 BMW 230I; 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 19V352000).
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.