2014 BMW M235I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2014 BMW M235I, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2014 BMW M235I
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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Head (air bags)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Air bags: side/window
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive)…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe,…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 BMW M235I have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,200 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Due to the poorly designed oiling system in the n55 engine. When the car is subjected to high g forces from things such as track driving or spirited driving. The oil sloshes in in the pan and the oil”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2020 · Engine
“When car is parked, driver side door occasionally will not unlock when pulling on door handle. The lock on the door will come up, but will not stay and returns to locked position. When this happens, d”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2018 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2014 BMW M (M5, M6 Convertible, M6 Coupe, M6 Gran Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–15 / 17–22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW M235I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M235I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW M235I | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 BMW M235I | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 BMW M235I | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 BMW M235I | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 BMW M235I | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW M235I | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2014 BMW M235I
How do I know if my 2014 BMW M235I 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2014 BMW M235I; 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 15V189000).
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
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
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.