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Bmw 230i

11 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V438000·2026-07-08

    BMW and Toyota vehicles recalled due to engine starter fire risk

    BMW of North America, LLC is recalling various BMW and Toyota Supra models because the engine starter may overheat and catch fire.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, BMW SUPRA, Z4, X4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V342000·2021-05-12

    BMW Recalls 2021 230i and M240i for Roof Liner Support Defect

    BMW is recalling 2021 230i and M240i vehicles because roof liner supports may detach and fall into the cabin, increasing injury risk during a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 230I, M240I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V056000·2026-01-30

    BMW and Toyota Supra engine starters may overheat and catch fire

    BMW is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW models and 2021-2023 Toyota Supra vehicles because the engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA 430I, Z4, 330I, 530I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V636000·2025-09-23

    BMW and Toyota Supra starter relays can corrode and short circuit

    BMW is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW models and the Toyota Supra because the engine starter relay may corrode, overheat and short circuit. Owners are told to park outside until repaired.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA 530I, SUPRA, Z4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V770000·2023-11-16

    2024 BMW X3 and Related Models: Loose Steering Gear Recall

    BMW is recalling certain 2024 BMW X3 and related models due to steering gear that may not have been properly tightened, which can loosen and cause loss of vehicle control. Dealers will replace the steering gear free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 330I, X4, X3, 230I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V099000·2023-02-17

    2023 BMW vehicles recalled for unintended power window and sunroof closure

    BMW is recalling 2023 and some 2022 model-year vehicles for a software defect allowing power windows and sunroofs to close without the digital key present, posing a risk of injury to occupants.

    Product
    BMW — BMW Z4, M850I, 840I, 230I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V039000·2023-02-01

    BMW Recalls 2023 2 Series Coupe for Side Air Bag Cover Defect

    BMW is recalling 2023 2 Series Coupe vehicles because side air bag cover panels may break during deployment, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 230I, M240I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V554000·2021-07-21

    2021 BMW X2 Seat Belt Retractor Defect Increases Injury Risk

    BMW is recalling certain 2021 X2 vehicles because the passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early, failing to comply with federal safety standards. The defective retractor could increase injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW, TOYOTA COOPER SE, X1, 530I, 228I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V352000·2019-05-09

    BMW Recalls 2019-2020 Models for Improperly Folded Knee Air Bags

    BMW is recalling specific 2019-2020 models because knee air bag assemblies may be improperly folded and assembled. This defect could prevent the air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M2, 330I, 430I, 440I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V465000·2018-07-11

    BMW and MINI Recall 5,309 Vehicles for Crankshaft Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling 5,309 vehicles because a crankshaft sensor firmware error may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW JCW, X2, COUNTRYMAN, CLUBMAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Technical service bulletins

350 manufacturer service bulletins across 10 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.9/5
  • 2024: 4.8/5
  • 2023: 4.6/5
  • 2022: 4.7/5
  • 2021: 4.8/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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