2014 BMW 228I Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 BMW 228I.

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Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
4

Worst 2014 BMW 228I Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Fuel System

#31 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 BMW 228I.

Electrical Faults
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Fuel System
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Airbags
1
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Crashes
1
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Engine Problems
1
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Engine & Cooling
1
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Brakes
1
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Crashes
1
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Steering Defects
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 BMW 228I. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2014 BMW 228I

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~745,462 vehicles.

25V871000Air Bags:side/window:head
~851 affected

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.

24V608000Electrical System:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:pump
~720,796 affected

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.

24V288000Air Bags:side/window
~5,761 affected

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.

15V189000Fuel Pump
~18,054 affected

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.

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2014 BMW 228I — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 BMW 228I reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 BMW 228I has 9 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 BMW 228I?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2014 BMW 228I?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 BMW 228I include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 BMW 228I have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 745,462 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 BMW 228I?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 228I reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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