https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 230i. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:44:14 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-26V438000-bmw-bmw-230i-2024 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal compo https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-26V438000-bmw-bmw-230i-2023 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal compo https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-26V438000-bmw-bmw-230i-2022 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal compo https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2172487 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 BRIDGESTONE tires at Discount Tire Company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW BM RF. On 9/3/2025, we had to replace a front tire, due to a hole in the tire from pothole damage going about 40 mph. I can't say the exact safety risk this posed, but a tire getting a hole in it at 40 miles per https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2172496 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 BRIDGESTONE tires at Discount Tire Company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW BM RF. On or before 10/21/2025, we noticed two bulges in the rear tire and had to have it replaced. Not sure of the cause. This was the second Bridgestone Potenza tire since April 2025 that had to be replaced. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2172507 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 BRIDGESTONE tires at Discount Tire Company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW BM RF. On 9/3/2025, we had to replace a front tire (225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF), due to a hole caused by pothole damage going about 40 mph. On 10/21/2025, we had to replace a rear tire (245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW B https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2172513 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 BRIDGESTONE tires at Discount Tire Company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW BM RF. On 9/3/2025, we had to replace a front tire (225 /40 R18 88Y SL BSW BM RF), due to a hole caused by pothole damage going about 40 mph. On 10/21/2025, we had to replace a rear tire (245 /35 R18 92Y XL BSW https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-26V056000-bmw-bmw-230i-2023 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-26V056000-bmw-bmw-230i-2022 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-25V636000-bmw-bmw-230i-2022 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2106650 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The following systems are not functioning or malfunctioning Forward Collision Warning with light braking function Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation Active Blind Spot Detection Rear-end collision preparation Parking collision warning https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2106651 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The following systems are not functioning or malfunctioning Forward Collision Warning with light braking function Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation Active Blind Spot Detection Rear-end collision preparation Parking collision warning https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2106652 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The following systems are not functioning or malfunctioning Forward Collision Warning with light braking function Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation Active Blind Spot Detection Rear-end collision preparation Parking collision warning https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2050190 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT I purchased all available packages which include pedestrian warning in rear and front, collision warning and automatic breaks, rear collision warning, etc… none of the systems have worked except for the parallel parking assist but now it is starting to malfunction and apply the breaks 100% while I am driving or parking causing near collisions and inability to to move my car while on the road. I al https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2050191 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT I purchased all available packages which include pedestrian warning in rear and front, collision warning and automatic breaks, rear collision warning, etc… none of the systems have worked except for the parallel parking assist but now it is starting to malfunction and apply the breaks 100% while I am driving or parking causing near collisions and inability to to move my car while on the road. I al https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2050192 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT I purchased all available packages which include pedestrian warning in rear and front, collision warning and automatic breaks, rear collision warning, etc… none of the systems have worked except for the parallel parking assist but now it is starting to malfunction and apply the breaks 100% while I am driving or parking causing near collisions and inability to to move my car while on the road. I al https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-2033965 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle was parked at approximately 3:45 PM. While parked, the vehicle engine caught fire sometime in the next hour, approximately. Many eyewitnesses stated that nobody was seen near the vehicle as it started smoking, and then caught fire, with multiple explosions heard. The engine was completely destroyed, but the passenger cabin did not seem to be impacted. BMW has several recalls out for engi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1981303 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Rear traffic cross is a joke. Had in the shop twice and was told it worked as required, took it and checked with cars coming behind me. Maybe worked 30% of the time if the other car was within 3ft. This is not a safety feature as stated. My Cad would notify me when a car was 12ft away.. was told the shop can't do anything further until BMW notifies them. No accidents yet but it may https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1957237 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW Passenger Restraint sensor failure due to a faulty sensor mat, so the passenger seatbelt will not lock or tighten when braking or in the event of an accident. Took it to the dealer and no evidence of a spill or user error that can tamper with the mat, the sensor simply died after minimal use of the passenger seat. This part should be recalled & BMW should have to cover the cost of this safety https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1957238 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT BMW Passenger Restraint sensor failure due to a faulty sensor mat, so the passenger seatbelt will not lock or tighten when braking or in the event of an accident. Took it to the dealer and no evidence of a spill or user error that can tamper with the mat, the sensor simply died after minimal use of the passenger seat. This part should be recalled & BMW should have to cover the cost of this safety https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1953525 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 BMW 230I. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and the vehicle was restarted and the coolant level dropped dramatically. The vehicle was driven to the residence and coolant was added. The contact stated that when the vehicle was restarted, he observed a gushing sound coming from underneath th https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-23V770000-bmw-bmw-230i-2024 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1891810 Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The coolant pipe from the engine cylinder head to the coolant reservoir broke unexpectedly which left us stranded on a narrow shoulder on the side of a busy highway with cars streaming by at high speed. A warning lamp directed us not to drive. Our safety was absolutely put at risk obviously. We had it towed to the closest shop doing BMWs. We had it fixed at significant expense. 5 months later, r https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1880199 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT None of the 3 navigation apps work in my BRAND NEW 2023 BMW. You’ll see it has me going thru oceans & thru forests or golf courses to get to my destination. But, MORE IMPORTANTLY, the incorrect GPS data is also being sent to EVERY app that utilizes GPS. Therefore, if I need the police or 911 & look at my phone on any app that has GPS my location could be off by miles. If my car is stolen & I look https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-23V099000-bmw-bmw-230i-2023 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-23V039000-bmw-bmw-230i-2023 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1811226 Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT While driving the vehicle on the Florida turnpike I received the message that the coolant was low, then another message to pull over immediately to prevent engine overheat. I pulled over as soon as I could and the engine ceased to operate. Took the vehicle to a BMW dealership and they told me the engine overheated because a hose from the engine had come undone. They instructed me to file an insu https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1787589 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT No emergency lights detecting any problems but the ebreak does not Work https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#recall-21V554000-bmw-bmw-230i-2021 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-230i#complaint-1752550 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 BMW 230i. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and while attempting to open the driver’s side front door, there was a scraping sound from inside the door brackets. The local dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment which was still pending. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure