2014 BMW 228XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 228XI years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2014 BMW 228XI so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2014 BMW 228XI recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling:cooling system:pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. 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.
Other BMW 228XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 228XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 228XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 228XI?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 228XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 BMW 228XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 228XI model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.