2021 BMW 230I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 BMW 230I, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 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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Seat belts
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW…
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Roof and pillars (structure)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 BMW 230I have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 BMW 230i. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and while attempting to open the driver’s side front door, there was a scraping sound from inside the door brackets. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 16, 2021 · Latches/locks/linkages
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 2021 BMW 230I
How do I know if my 2021 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 BMW 230I; 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 21V342000).
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.