2015 BMW M235I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 BMW M235I, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2015 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.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 BMW M235I have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,050 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The headlight and tail light went out unexpectedly. I brought my vehicle to a shop and they told me that my headlight got water inside of it. The shop informed me that this is a known issue with multi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 10, 2025 · Exterior lighting
“The seat belt failed due to a short. I am not sure if my safety was really at risk but the car said it was. There was warning on startup on the large display in the middle of the car and a constant wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2024 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 BMW M (M235i Convertible, M3, M4 Convertible, M4 Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–21 / 19–31 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8); 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 2015 BMW M235I
How do I know if my 2015 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 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 24V288000).
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.