Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 BMW 230I by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 BMW 230I
Coupe, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Mar 27, 2026 to Mar 27, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2026 coupe
Severity index0.02026 coupes average 0.0
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
100% of complaints about the 2026 BMW 230I name steering
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2026 BMW 230I
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 27, 2026Failure Dec 19, 2025400 milesSalem, ORSteering
The contact owns a 2026 BMW 230I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH in the Hospital Emergency Room Parking Lot, the steering wheel erroneously turned to the right, causing the driver to lose control of the steering wheel, and the vehicle drove over a curb. During the failure, the vehicle sustained front body damage, and the front passenger’s side tire was flattened. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact later experienced the same failure while driving approximately 60 MPH on the freeway, and the steering wheel erroneously turned to the right, causing the contact to lose control of the steering wheel and causing the vehicle to drive to the right and off the road, nearly crashing into a wall. The contact regained control of the steering wheel and continued driving to the residence. During the drive to the residence, the steering wheel continued to malfunction and erroneously turned to the right. The contact forcibly held the steering wheel while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was unable to identify a failure; however, the dealer deactivated the Lane Departure feature. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 400.
NHTSA complaint 11727536
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
16 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B611726 Sep 10, 2026 · Service Campaign
The seat module for the driver’s seat maycontain an incomplete solder connection. Ifthis connection breaks over time, the seat canonly be adjusted using the controls along theside of the seat cushion. - B611726 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Campaign
Delivery Stop - Front Seat Module - B120326 Jul 10, 2026 · Emissions
Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction h… - B652025 May 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound. - 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 … - B630925 May 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambient lighting strips (examples circled) may no longer function properly. - B650726 Mar 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): “Storage space running out”.Afterwards, apps can no longer be updated, and additional content can no longer be loaded. - B120326 Mar 11, 2026 · Emissions
BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025. - B630126 Jan 29, 2026 · Service Campaign
Delivery Stop Rear Lights - B066725 Dec 11, 2025 · Other
Rear Light Return - B066225 Dec 1, 2025 · Other
LEFT TRUNK LID HINGE RETURN - B652825 Dec 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such as: Intermittent black screen Permanent black screen Intermittent head unit functions not displayed (i.e., Navigation screen only is black) - B652725 Dec 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sp… - B630925 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries for F74: 804A38 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: … - B066125 Nov 27, 2025 · Other
Rear Light Return - B652725 Nov 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems wi…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.