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CarsLore / Makes / BMW / 230i

BMW 230i

Model years 2017–2026 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2019, 2020, 2021.

35owner complaints
10recall campaigns
638service bulletins
10model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20261000 · 0
20253010 · 0
202441160 · 1
202343340 · 0
202242180 · 0
202112370 · 0
202021610 · 0
201911580 · 0
2018 230i421660 · 0
2017 230i1102470 · 1

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine8
  • Electrical system8
  • Tires5
  • Unknown or other4
  • Back over prevention4
  • Wheels2
  • Steering2
  • Lane departure2

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 9 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.4–9.6 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026230i xDrive Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.57.18.4194
2025230i xDrive Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.57.18.4194
2024230i xDrive Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.67.18.4195
2023230i xDrive Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.66.98.4195
2021230i xDrive Cabriolet · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS811.27.79.6225
2020230i Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.57.48.5200
2019230i Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.86.88.5198
2018230i Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.86.88.4197
2017230i Coupe · Subcompact · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AS89.86.88.4197

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

10 campaigns cover the 230i.

26V056000 · Electrical system30 Jan 2026 · 2022, 2023

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 starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

25V636000 · Electrical system23 Sept 2025 · 2022

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.

23V770000 · Steering16 Nov 2023 · 2024

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.

23V099000 · Electrical system17 Feb 2023 · 2023

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, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

23V039000 · Air bags1 Feb 2023 · 2023

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.

21V554000 · Seat belts21 Jul 2021 · 2021

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, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V342000 · Structure12 May 2021 · 2021

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.

19V352000 · Air bags9 May 2019 · 2019, 2020

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.

18V465000 · Engine and engine cooling11 Jul 2018 · 2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

17V719000 · Electrical system15 Nov 2017 · 2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

NHTSA recalls