Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 BMW M235I peaked in 2022, with 1 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
2022 BMW M235I
Sedan, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Dec 17, 2022 to Dec 17, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2022 sedan
Severity index0.02022 sedans average 7.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2022 BMW M235I name electrical system
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 2022 BMW M235I
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 2022 BMW M235I
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 Dec 17, 2022Failure Dec 15, 2022Newton, MAElectrical system
According to the dealer, a transmission sensor underneath the gear shifter got wet due to a liquid spill from the cupholders. While driving on the highway returning from scheduled dealer maintenance on the car, the informations screen showed a warning that there was a drive train malfunction and that the car would not be drivable after the current drive ended. The cupholders were not in use at this time so the spill must have occurred earlier, the fault apparently did not occur at the same time as the spill. I was able to drive to a safe place where I turned off the car. When I turned on the car, it would not shift into drive mode. If the car had shut down for any reason I could have been stranded in an unsafe place unable to move the car again. The car was towed to the dealer who reproduced the problem that the car would not shift into drive mode, and diagnosed the liquid intrusion. The dealer has shared a video recording showing the liquid intrusion. The area with the liquid intrusion contains a number of wires and other components in addition to the failed sensor. A liquid spill from a cupholder should never cause the car the become inoperable.
NHTSA complaint 11497889
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
38 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B010225 May 19, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
The engines turbocharger wastegate valve controller limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. - 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… - B340714 Oct 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material- - B520121 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted. - B630821 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circui… - B120323 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023. - B090221 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features. - B630723 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active. - B514616 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator. - B510923 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Sudden failure of the power window(s). - SIB660823 Apr 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the customer KAFAS ca… - B841422 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates). - 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… - B651623 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed. - B610923 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadvertent gearshifts are integrated in the control electronics. - B512022 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area. - B630223 Feb 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The trunklid-mounted inner taillamp turn indicators (arrows) do not function. - B841422 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates). - B512222 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides. - B512022 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area. - B512022 Nov 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While driving on rough roads, a cracking sound is heard coming from the headliner area. - B220322 Nov 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During load reversal or taking off from a stop, there is a creaking or droning noise heard from the lower engine area. - B220222 Nov 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During a vehicle inspection and/or while addressing a customer's concern, the engine stabilizer bar/link appears to be worn. - B651622 Nov 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative. - B651922 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves. - B651622 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Action: Retrofit Satellite Radio. The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative. - B611222 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost. - B611722 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After programming the vehicle using ISTA version 4.36.2x, the vehicle will not enter a sleep cycle. - SIB410522 Aug 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Water in the right tail lamp (aka taillight). - SIB611322 Jul 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the "foot kicking" motion bene… - SIB662419 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are … - SIB611322 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kicking motion beneat… - SIB540222 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The sunroof and/or panoramic sunroof jams sporadically. - SIB360122 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The customer finds an indication in themyBMWapp that the tires need service due to wear. Even afterreplacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app. - SIB090121 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer car reprogrammed … - 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… - SIB640222 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may occur individually … - B360122 Apr 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The customer finds an indication in the myBMWâ? app that the tires need service due to wear. Even after replacing the tires, the tire service indicator is still present in the myBMW app.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.