2022 BMW 230I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2022 BMW 230I, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2022 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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Starter assembly (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…
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Relay (electrical system) Park outside
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026.…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 BMW 230I have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2022 BMW 230i Coupe (VIN: [XXX]) is under an active, high-priority safety recall for an Engine Starter Fire Risk (Recall 26V-438) with a strict "Park Outside" mandate. The manufacturer currently lists”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2022 BMW 230I. The contact stated that while his son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact's son attempted to start the vehicle a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2026 · Electrical system
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 2022 BMW 230I
How do I know if my 2022 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 2022 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 25V636000).
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.