2022 BMW 228I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 228I years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW 228I. That ranks 5th out of 8 228I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 BMW 228I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 BMW 228I recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software; seat belts
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We were picking up my wifeâs 2022 BMW 228xi after having tinting applied to windows. As I was in the office paying for the work, my wife put her purse in the car and sat in the driverâs seat. She noticed the seat was too low and that her booster pad had been moved to the passenger seat. She had…
The contact owns a 2022 BMW 228i. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and traveling over a bump in the roadway, all of the air bags deployed without warning or impact. The front windshield was cracked about halfway. The driver sustained injuries to her face and had marks and bruises on her…
From a stop, the car will refuse to stay in either Drive or Reverse and jumps back into Park as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal. Message center says the car is rolling, but it is NOT! My wife has been stuck twice in a situation where she could not drive the car. She tried the parking…
Other BMW 228I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 228I | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 228I | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 228I | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 228I | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 228I | 18 | 1 |
| 2015 228I | 17 | 3 |
| 2014 228I | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW 228I?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2022 BMW 228I?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 BMW 228I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 228I model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.