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BMW 230i
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
30
Active records
Recalls
11
Active records
TSBs
328
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Top reported issues — BMW 230i
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Condition issue
Driver assistance issue
Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Thermal issue
Infotainment behavior
Noise
Braking behavior
Safety restraint issue
Steering behavior
Vibration/harshness
Lighting behavior
Performance issue
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Starting behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2025 BMW 230I
Filed Sep 1, 2026
My 2025 Bmw 230i xdrixe has multiple infotainment issues from rear view camera,voice commands not working screen will go blank.Iil measurement will stop. working.Rear suspension is very bouncy and creeks like crazy Bmw has Tsb about this but Holman bmw will not repair it
2022 BMW 230I
Filed Aug 25, 2026
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…
2017 BMW 230I
Filed Aug 23, 2026
On [XXX], I was driving down the road and a indicator light went off, indicating a malfunction. When I pulled over to the side, I shut the car off. I noticed something around the drivers side front end of the car. When I exited the vehicle, I seen fire (flame) coming from the front drivers side. It was located right in front of the tire. I called 911, Police and EMT was the first responders. By the time the fire department arrived the car was a total loss. The car fire resulted in the car being…
2024 BMW 230I
Filed Aug 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 BMW 230I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that at start-up, the vehicle was shaking, vibrating,…
2020 BMW 230I
Filed Jun 25, 2026
BMW F Series models between 2008-2021 have issues with rear turn signal malfunctions. On my car, the left turn signal stopped working and caused a fault warning. The dealership said the housing needed to be replaced, but then it started working normally, and then the right rear did the same. Since then, I have had intermittent failures on both the left and right sides. A simple google search shows many complaints about this issue as document here:…
2023 BMW 230I
Filed Jun 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 BMW 230i. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. The contact had not experienced a related failure.
2018 BMW 230I
Filed May 15, 2026
oil filter/coolant housing fail at 69,00 miles. Dumped coolant and got quoted for an expensive mechanic fix $4000
2023 BMW 230I
Filed Apr 23, 2026
On January 30, 2026 BMW was made aware of a problem with their starter motors in their 230 series cars that could result in the mechanism failing or in a worst case scenario, a fire starting. They have been aware of this problem for almost four full months and still have no remedy. This is a blatant safety issue and they have taken no action to correct it.
2026 BMW 230I
Filed Mar 27, 2026
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…
2017 BMW 230I
Filed Feb 2, 2026
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 hour can't be a good thing? These are run-flat tires so they still work but not at high speeds.