2023 BMW 228I

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 20 TSBs

24V711000 Sep 25, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
7 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
AIR BAGS1
STRUCTURE1
POWER TRAIN1
STRUCTURE May 29, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and hitting concrete, the lower front bumper cover mounting tabs detached and created holes on the lower front bumper. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the parts were ordered; however, the dealer declined to ... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 29, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
My 2020 Rav4 Limited AWD alerted me that the engine needed maintenance, and, so I parted it until Tuesday, After talking to the service professional at Passport Toyota, they told me about everything else but did not see that the light was on. They did my regular 55,000 miles maintenance on my car. ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 29, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
My 2020 Rav4 Limited AWD alerted me that the engine needed maintenance, and, so I parted it until Tuesday, After talking to the service professional at Passport Toyota, they told me about everything else but did not see that the light was on. They did my regular 55,000 miles maintenance on my car. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 23, 2023
Incident date: Jul 20, 2023
I was driving the car without any issue or problem. All of a sudden the sunroof glass shuttered. It sounded like a blast. When I stopped the car, the sunroof was broken to small pieces.
AIR BAGS Jul 23, 2023
Incident date: Jul 20, 2023
My dashboard is cracked severely, which can ultimately make my airbag release at any time. It shakes while driving pretty bad
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 23, 2023
Incident date: Jul 20, 2023
My dashboard is cracked severely, which can ultimately make my airbag release at any time. It shakes while driving pretty bad

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 BMW 228I

20 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
160000 STRUCTURE4
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS2
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
010000 STEERING1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
B640422 Feb 16, 2024
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the rec
B640422 Feb 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the rec
B640416 Jan 19, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
B611305 Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B610524 Jan 5, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.
B610524 Jan 5, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.
B160123 Jan 5, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and
B840323 Dec 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 ??A???A???A? 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called ??A???A???A?Wireless Chargin
B612123 Nov 16, 2023
010000 STEERING
The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
B513218 Nov 8, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
MCAS4023 Sep 29, 2023
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
B652823 Sep 11, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devices cannot be deleted Customer is unable to make phone calls
SIB630223 Feb 15, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Taillambs.
B611722 Sep 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After programming the vehicle using ISTA version 4.36.2x, the vehicle will not enter a sleep cycle.
B662419 Sep 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
SIB410522 Aug 1, 2022
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Water in the right tail lamp (aka taillight).
SIB650922 Aug 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
SIB611322 Jul 1, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the "foot kic
SIB611322 Jun 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kick
SIB611322 Jun 1, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kick

BMW 228I - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 228I across all model years (2014, 2024).

17 Total Recalls
94 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 228I - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2024 1 0 View
2023 (current) 1 6
2022 2 5 View
2021 3 9 View
2020 2 6 View
2016 1 30 View
2015 3 29 View
2014 4 9 View

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