2021 BMW M235I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 BMW M235I. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 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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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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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility) and power window devices and controls (visibility)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 BMW M235I. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 BMW M (M2 Competition Coupe, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe, M240i Convertible, M240i Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–23 / 20–32 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Large Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6/8/12 cyl, 2/3/4.4/6.6 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 2021 BMW M235I
How do I know if my 2021 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 2021 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 21V091000).
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.