2022 BMW 230I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 BMW 230I
The 2022 BMW 230I has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking (2 complaints), Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection (2 complaints), and Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 BMW 230I
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2022 BMW 230I, potentially affecting up to 287,068 vehicles.
Recall 25V636000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
| 199,674 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service...
View full details →Recall 26V056000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 87,394 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine...
Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 BMW 230I
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW 230I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The following systems are not functioning or malfunctioning Forward Collision Warning with light braking function Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation Active Blind Spot Detection Rear-end collision preparation Parking collision warning
The following systems are not functioning or malfunctioning Forward Collision Warning with light braking function Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation Active Blind Spot Detection Rear-end collision preparation Parking collision warning
The following systems are not functioning or malfunctioning Forward Collision Warning with light braking function Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation Active Blind Spot Detection Rear-end collision preparation Parking collision warning
I purchased all available packages which include pedestrian warning in rear and front, collision warning and automatic breaks, rear collision warning, etc… none of the systems have worked except for the parallel parking assist but now it is starting to malfunction and apply the breaks 100% while I am driving or parking causing near collisions and inability to to move my car while on the road. I also purchased 5G cell service in the car and it has no cell service but says it does however it forces me to use my phone to connect to cellular service through the car. This has created many issues, one being that the gps of my car is off by a few miles to many miles, the navigation system telling me to go the wrong way, requiring me to focus on getting my phone to connect to the car while driving and causing dangerous situations.
I purchased all available packages which include pedestrian warning in rear and front, collision warning and automatic breaks, rear collision warning, etc… none of the systems have worked except for the parallel parking assist but now it is starting to malfunction and apply the breaks 100% while I am driving or parking causing near collisions and inability to to move my car while on the road. I also purchased 5G cell service in the car and it has no cell service but says it does however it forces me to use my phone to connect to cellular service through the car. This has created many issues, one being that the gps of my car is off by a few miles to many miles, the navigation system telling me to go the wrong way, requiring me to focus on getting my phone to connect to the car while driving and causing dangerous situations.
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Safety Rating for the 2022 BMW 230I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 BMW 230I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 BMW 230I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2022 BMW 230I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B065525 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Gasket Set Return
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 BMW 230I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 230I
- 2017 BMW 230I — 11 complaints
- 2018 BMW 230I — 4 complaints
- 2019 BMW 230I — 1 complaint
- 2020 BMW 230I — 1 complaint
- 2021 BMW 230I — 1 complaint
- 2022 BMW 230I (current)
- 2023 BMW 230I — 2 complaints
- 2024 BMW 230I — 1 complaint
- 2025 BMW 230I — 0 complaints
- 2026 BMW 230I — 0 complaints