Model yearPark outside

2022 BMW 230I

Coupe, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Dec 23, 2024 to Sep 11, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year2287k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Close to the median 2022 coupe
Severity index0.02022 coupes average 3.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2022 BMW 230I peaked in 2024, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.522024202520262
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2022 BMW 230I name back-over prevention

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Back-over prevention
2
Electrical system
2
Driver assistance
2
Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2022 BMW 230I

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 230I
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-056Jan 30, 2026Engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal componentElectrical system87,394Part replacement
25V-636Sep 23, 2025Engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuitPark outsideElectrical system199,674Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2022 BMW 230I

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 11, 2026Failure Sep 11, 2026Salisbury, MDElectrical system, Engine

    2022 BMW 230i Coupe (VIN: [XXX]) is under an active, high-priority safety recall for an Engine Starter Fire Risk (Recall 26V-438) with a strict "Park Outside" mandate. The manufacturer currently lists the status as "Remedy Not Available" because redesigned replacement parts do not exist yet. Due to the explicit warning that the vehicle can catch fire spontaneously while parked, I feel completely unsafe operating it or keeping it near my home. BMW Customer Relations refuse to provide a safe interim loaner vehicle, rental coverage, or transport/storage for the vehicle off my property. IG Burton states they do not have the parts to fix it yet. BMW Customer Relations states that it is my issue. I am trapped harboring a severe fire hazard at my rental property with absolutely no safe means of daily transportation. I called BMW Customer Relations and they absolutely NO HELP at all. IG Burton in Milford DE told me to call back in a few weeks. Unacceptable. 2022 BMW 230i 2 door coupe. What are my options until their are parts to have it fixed. I am not willing to risk driving the car or have my kids in it with this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11763657
  2. Filed Aug 25, 2026Failure Aug 21, 202665,000 milesAlexandria, VAElectrical system

    The contact owns a 2022 BMW 230I. The contact stated that while his son was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact's son attempted to start the vehicle again, and the check engine warning light was blinking. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a misfire and crankshaft failure. The contact was informed that the valve cover, fuel tank, and spark plugs need to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact demanded a second opinion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact reached out to the manufacturer, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11759476
  3. Filed Jul 3, 2025Failure May 6, 2022Kuna, IDRearview system braking, Automatic emergency braking, Blind spot detection

    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

    NHTSA complaint 11671176
  4. Filed Dec 23, 2024Failure Oct 5, 2022Portland, ORRearview system braking, Warnings, Blind spot detection

    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 also purchased 5G cell service in the car and it has no cell service but says it does however it forces me to use my phone to connect to cellular service through the car. This has created many issues, one being that the gps of my car is off by a few miles to many miles, the navigation system telling me to go the wrong way, requiring me to focus on getting my phone to connect to the car while driving and causing dangerous situations.

    NHTSA complaint 11632053
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

24 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • B641224 May 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent …
  • B010126 May 6, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
  • B330125 Feb 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    “Rattling” noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.
  • B065525 Oct 13, 2025 · Other
    Gasket Set Return
  • B330125 Aug 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    “Rattling” noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.
  • B330125 Apr 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    “Rattling” noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.See attached video V33 01 25 “Rear strut noise”.
  • B512022 Jul 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area.
  • B640422 Feb 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 recirculated airflap…
  • B640416 Jan 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
  • B610524 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 âÃÂÓ âÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetâÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
  • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 how to handle âdisc…
  • B160123 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 scavenging air sy…
  • B840323 Dec 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 â“ 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called âÂÂWireless Charging TrayâÂÂ. Software in potenti…
  • B612123 Nov 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
  • B513218 Nov 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
  • B652823 Sep 11, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 or stream music w…
  • B651523 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
  • SIB630223 Feb 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Taillambs.
  • B840822 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration i…
  • B122519 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
  • B840822 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
  • SIB650922 Aug 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
  • SIB410322 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The driver and/or passenger side floor mat/carpet are soaked during/after a car wash.
  • SIB651312 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, supersede…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.