https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 228i. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:54:57 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2178757 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT We were picking up my wife’s 2022 BMW 228xi after having tinting applied to windows. As I was in the office paying for the work, my wife put her purse in the car and sat in the driver’s seat. She noticed the seat was too low and that her booster pad had been moved to the passenger seat. She had not touched any of the car's controls and was starting to turn to exit the car so she could place the https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2178758 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT We were picking up my wife’s 2022 BMW 228xi after having tinting applied to windows. As I was in the office paying for the work, my wife put her purse in the car and sat in the driver’s seat. She noticed the seat was too low and that her booster pad had been moved to the passenger seat. She had not touched any of the car's controls and was starting to turn to exit the car so she could place the https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2178759 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT We were picking up my wife’s 2022 BMW 228xi after having tinting applied to windows. As I was in the office paying for the work, my wife put her purse in the car and sat in the driver’s seat. She noticed the seat was too low and that her booster pad had been moved to the passenger seat. She had not touched any of the car's controls and was starting to turn to exit the car so she could place the https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2164845 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW DRL (Daytime Running Light) module is is overheating causing damage to the internal fiber optic tube. Dealer said this is a common issue and requires module replacement to prevent requiring a whole headlight assembly as BMW does not sell the fiber optic cable separately. Lights should not be overheating and causing burning to cable in car. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#recall-25V871000-bmw-bmw-228i-2015 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#recall-25V871000-bmw-bmw-228i-2014 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2145296 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT A towing company came to pick up the car. They may have damaged the carriage/axel based on the tire mark they left on our drive way. The lines were not straight and it looks like they dragged the car. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2145297 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT A towing company came to pick up the car. They may have damaged the carriage/axel based on the tire mark they left on our drive way. The lines were not straight and it looks like they dragged the car. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2145298 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT A towing company came to pick up the car. They may have damaged the carriage/axel based on the tire mark they left on our drive way. The lines were not straight and it looks like they dragged the car. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2134790 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 BMW 228i. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and traveling over a bump in the roadway, all of the air bags deployed without warning or impact. The front windshield was cracked about halfway. The driver sustained injuries to her face and had marks and bruises on her legs and neck, and back, and a concussion. The other occupant had sustained bruises and welts; her b https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2128023 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recall notice from manufacturer since at least September 2024, and no fix has been made yet. Based on manufacturer note: Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit -- Risk Rank = Fire Concerned since problem not addressed for more than a year https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2118258 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2118259 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2116386 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle jerked back and forth and choked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2116387 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle jerked back and forth and choked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2115064 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the iss https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2115065 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the iss https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2110033 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet a https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2110034 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet a https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2106929 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Horn failure. Took the car to an independent BMW repair shop and found a blown fuse and said both the high pitch and low pitch have gone bad and need replacement at a cost of $850! https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2104567 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2104568 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. No further information was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2098922 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Th https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2098923 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Th https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2093449 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1/8/2025 Drive Train Malfunction. Towed to BMW Dealer. Dealership determined a faulty GWS system, Program new system, New center console and battery drained needs replaced. I was told by the dealership this not normal for a vehicle with 22k miles . BMW North Amaerica told me the repair Manager said the faults were caused by moisture in the cup holder. Shocked as the BMW Repair Manager did not https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2093450 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1/8/2025 Drive Train Malfunction. Towed to BMW Dealer. Dealership determined a faulty GWS system, Program new system, New center console and battery drained needs replaced. I was told by the dealership this not normal for a vehicle with 22k miles . BMW North Amaerica told me the repair Manager said the faults were caused by moisture in the cup holder. Shocked as the BMW Repair Manager did not https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2079773 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Manufacturer has no updates on providing a repair for the recall they've issued for the Engine Coolant Pump. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2076990 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the m https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2076991 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the m https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-228i#complaint-2074816 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the electrical connector underneath the hood. The master warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer