2014 BMW M235I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 BMW M235I
The 2014 BMW M235I has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Power Train (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 BMW M235I
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2014 BMW M235I, potentially affecting up to 24,666 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 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 →Recall 15V189000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 18,054 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles....
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 BMW M235I
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW M235I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DUE TO THE POORLY DESIGNED OILING SYSTEM IN THE N55 ENGINE. WHEN THE CAR IS SUBJECTED TO HIGH G FORCES FROM THINGS SUCH AS TRACK DRIVING OR SPIRITED DRIVING. THE OIL SLOSHES IN IN THE PAN AND THE OIL PICK UP DOESN'T GET ANY OIL. THEREFORE THE ENGINE OIL STARVES AND MY CASE PRODUCES ROD KNOCK. WHICH BASICALLY MEANS THE ENGINE IS DESTROYED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON TRACK WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CAR HAD FRESH OIL AND WAS FILLED TO THE MAX. GOT A DRIVETRAIN WARNING, COOLED THE CAR DOWN. WOULDN'T RESTART UNLESS A JUMP BOX WAS USED TO GET ENOUGH CRANKING POWER. ONCE RESTARTED THE ENGINE HAD DEVOLPED A ROD KNOCK.
WHEN CAR IS PARKED, DRIVER SIDE DOOR OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT UNLOCK WHEN PULLING ON DOOR HANDLE. THE LOCK ON THE DOOR WILL COME UP, BUT WILL NOT STAY AND RETURNS TO LOCKED POSITION. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, DOOR CAN ONLY BE UNLOCKED BY USING THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON OR UNLOCK BUTTON ON KEY.
WHILE PARKED I WAS MOVING THE DRIVER SEAT BACK ALL THE WAY BACK AND THEN TRIED TO MOVE IT FORWARD AGAIN AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS STUCK IN THE POSITION. THE SEAT WOULD NOT RESPOND AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND RESTARTING THE CAR IT FINALLY RESPONDED. AFTER THIS THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID 'DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION'
WHILE PARKED I WAS MOVING THE DRIVER SEAT BACK ALL THE WAY BACK AND THEN TRIED TO MOVE IT FORWARD AGAIN AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS STUCK IN THE POSITION. THE SEAT WOULD NOT RESPOND AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND RESTARTING THE CAR IT FINALLY RESPONDED. AFTER THIS THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID 'DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION'
AS I WAS MERGING ON TO THE EXPRESSWAY (TRYING TO GET TO 70MPH) THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND A WARNING FLASHED UP SAYING "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION: DRIVE MODERATELY". I HAVE ATTACHED A PICTURE. AFTER WHICH I WAS RESTRICTED TO 50MPH AND AROUND 1700RPM. CAR WAS SLUGGISH AND SLOW AND WAS DANGEROUS CONSIDERING I WAS ON AN EXPRESSWAY.
Safety Rating for the 2014 BMW M235I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 BMW M235I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 BMW M235I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 BMW M235I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B122319 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
B320319 — STEERING
STEERING GEAR MOVEMENT NOT SMOOTH. Stiff movement in the steering or sticks when steering from one limit position to the other Unfavorable software of the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
B651016 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. PROGRAMMING AND CODING If a control module was working properly and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, please claim this additional work with the applicable KSD2 labor operations under the...
B513516 — STRUCTURE
PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED. Paint on B-pillar is scratched. Especially noticeable on dark colored paint. Door seal is rubbing against entry opening surfaces.
B513315 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
"The left A-pillar/bulkhead joint may be leaking. AFFECTED VEHICLES The joint of the bulkhead plate and A-pillar reinforcement is supposed to be sealed with an adhesive strip and a PVC seam.The PVC seam was not applied correctly in places and can cause leaks. Vehicles which require this Service Action to...
B270415 — WHEELS
Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE Possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels & tires, suspension components or internal wear on the clutch plates...
B651215 — EQUIPMENT
BMW Remote App Vehicle Locator Service Malfunctions Sporadically. After activating the remote location services in the vehicle, the current vehicle location cannot be determined after the next ignition cycle. Software error in the Head unit High.
123914 — ENGINE
SUBJECT N55: Engine Briefly Shudders or Runs Erratically After Cold Start. Under certain cold starting conditions, the engine may shudder or run a bit erratically for the first few moments when starting off. This can be felt at an engine speed of approximately 1,500 rpm. No relevant faults are stored...
652314 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Central Information Display Intermittently Flashes Off/On. Intermittently, the Central Information Display (CID) flashes off/on. Voltage supply error from the Headunit-high (HU-H) to the Central Information Display (CID) when the display brightness is set to 60% or higher.
513414 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Luggage Compartment Open: Check Control Message Displayed. INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty. Defect Code: 51 24 00 79 00 Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: 51 24 004 Refer to KSD2 Adjusting luggage compartment lid lock Labor operation code 51 24 004 is a...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 BMW M235I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M235I
- 2014 BMW M235I (current)
- 2015 BMW M235I — 6 complaints
- 2016 BMW M235I — 10 complaints
- 2017 BMW M235I — 0 complaints