2021 BMW 230I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 230I years
- Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 BMW 230I. That ranks 8th out of 10 230I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,800 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 100% | 4,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 BMW 230I recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.
Risk: The support may separate from the roof liner and fall into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash necessitating the deployment of the head air bag.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been repaired. 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.
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 230i. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and while attempting to open the driverâs side front door, there was a scraping sound from inside the door brackets. The local dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment which was still pending. The vehicle was…
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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 230I | 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 2021 BMW 230I?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 BMW 230I?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.