2020 BMW 230I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 230I years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW 230I. That ranks 7th out of 10 230I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 BMW 230I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 BMW 230I recalls (1)
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Air bags:knee bolster
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. 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.
BMW F Series models between 2008-2021 have issues with rear turn signal malfunctions. On my car, the left turn signal stopped working and caused a fault warning. The dealership said the housing needed to be replaced, but then it started working normally, and then the right rear did the same. Since…
I purchased a new 2020 bmw 230i in may 2020. Its first and only servicing was on 12/9/20 for a 10,000 mile oil change and "multi-point inspection," in which one of the inspection items was "inspect sunroof operation and check for leaks." 12/11/20 i was driving to my office northbound on estrella…
Other BMW 230I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 230I | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 230I | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 230I | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 230I | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 230I | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 230I | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 230I | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 230I | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 230I | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW 230I?
Owners most often report electrical system, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 BMW 230I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 BMW 230I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 230I model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.