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2024 BMW 228i problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2024 BMW 228i — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other 228i years?

228i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted30 complaints2014: 9 complaints2015: 28 complaints2016: 30 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 9 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 6 complaints2024: 0 complaints
228i NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2024 BMW 228i have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V711000Body & StructureSeptember 25, 2024 · 7 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

Consequence

A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

2024 BMW 228i — common questions

Is the 2024 BMW 228i reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 BMW 228i have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2024 BMW 228i. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which BMW 228i years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 228i years to avoid are 2016, 2015, 2014. The cleanest record among 228i years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.