2015 BMW 228I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW 228I
The 2015 BMW 228I has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (5 complaints), and Engine (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 BMW 228I
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2015 BMW 228I, potentially affecting up to 1,448,204 vehicles.
Recall 25V871000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
| 851 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak...
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 24V608000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
| 720,796 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water...
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 24V608000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
| 720,796 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water...
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 24V288000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 5,761 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag...
Consequence: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 BMW 228I
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW 228I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Recall notice from manufacturer since at least September 2024, and no fix has been made yet. Based on manufacturer note: Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit -- Risk Rank = Fire Concerned since problem not addressed for more than a year
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the electrical connector underneath the hood. The master warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. 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 failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the electrical connector underneath the hood. The master warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. 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 failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW 228I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW 228I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW 228I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 BMW 228I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB540222 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The sunroof and/or panoramic sunroof jams sporadically.
B630716 — EQUIPMENT
WATER INSIDE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY. Water is inside rear light assembly. Water is drawn into the rear light assembly through ventilation openings.
B514916 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
?CREAKING NOISE ON SIDE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP NEAR CENTER/FRONT . While driving on uneven surface, creaking noises are heard from the area near the top of the window or from the top of the A-pillar. Friction between convertible seal and the windshield or side window.
B540416 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
?SERVICE ACTION: CONVERTIBLE ROOF: TENSIONING STRAP REPLACEMENT Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
B010716 — EQUIPMENT
"N20 LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the leak diagnosis module (NVLD) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date Recall or Service...
B651313 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"?This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 13 13 dated October 2014. SUBJECT Headunit-High: CID Is Blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" Is Displayed . Intermittently the Central Information Display (CID) is blank and ""NO SIGNAL"" is displayed on the CID. Fault Code B7F8C3 ""no response from CID (HW error: loss of...
B330215 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
"Grinding or cracking noise when putting vehicle in gear/ ""Drive Disturbed"" displayed. A metallic grinding or cracking noise is heard from the rear of the vehicle when selecting Drive or Reverse. There may also be a Check Control message ""Drive Disturbed"" displayed. CAUSE The inner and/or outer universal joint on...
B360115 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Check Control Message: Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) Failure. A Check Control Message states Tire Pressure Monitor (RDCi) has failed CAUSE Hardware in the remote control unit (FBD3 antenna)
B630615 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Adaptive Headlight Failure. CCM (Check Control message) displayed for side lights/daytime running lights faulty or adaptive headlight failure. The following fault codes have been stored in FEM (Front Electronics Module): 8041F4 - Left headlight engine control unit module (TMS): Daytime running light or side light has a short circuit. 804201...
B651315 — EQUIPMENT
DWA - False Alarm. The alarm system sporadically activates by itself or the vehicle horn will be activated after the siren comes on. CAUSE Application error in DWA (Alarm System).
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 BMW 228I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 228I
- 2014 BMW 228I — 9 complaints
- 2015 BMW 228I (current)
- 2016 BMW 228I — 30 complaints
- 2020 BMW 228I — 6 complaints