BMW M235I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the BMW M235I, across 6 model years (2014–2022). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW M235I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No M235I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 M235I: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2015 M235I: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2014 M235I: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW M235I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW M235I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 M235I | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2021 M235I | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 M235I | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 M235I | 8 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 M235I | 5 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 M235I | 5 | 3 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M235I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (8), 2015 (5), 2014 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW M235I?
Electrical System, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW M235I have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.