2014 BMW M235I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M235I years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW M235I. That ranks 2nd out of 6 M235I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 45,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 BMW M235I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 40% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 24,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 6,599 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 BMW M235I recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window:head
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. 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.
Due to the poorly designed oiling system in the n55 engine. When the car is subjected to high g forces from things such as track driving or spirited driving. The oil sloshes in in the pan and the oil pick up doesn't get any oil. Therefore the engine oil starves and my case produces rod knock. Which…
When car is parked, driver side door occasionally will not unlock when pulling on door handle. The lock on the door will come up, but will not stay and returns to locked position. When this happens, door can only be unlocked by using the door lock/unlock button or unlock button on key.
While parked i was moving the driver seat back all the way back and then tried to move it forward again and it would not move. It was stuck in the position. The seat would not respond and after several attempts and restarting the car it finally responded. After this the airbag sensor light came on…
As i was merging on to the expressway (trying to get to 70mph) the car suddenly went into limp mode and a warning flashed up saying "drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately". I have attached a picture. After which i was restricted to 50mph and around 1700rpm. Car was sluggish and slow and was…
I was driving down the road around 11 am at 35 mph and the car warning light came on stating drive train malfunction see authorized dealer. The car just stalled. You could not start engine because later on about a week we learned that it was a bmw recall of the fuel pump which the dealer wasn't…
Other BMW M235I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 M235I | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 M235I | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 M235I | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 M235I | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 M235I | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW M235I?
Owners most often report engine, power train, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW M235I?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 BMW M235I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M235I model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.