2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 228I Gran Coupe years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe recalls (2)
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Exterior lighting
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."
Risk: A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.
Seat belts:rear/other:retractor
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other BMW 228I Gran Coupe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 BMW 228I Gran Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 228I Gran Coupe model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.