2020 BMW 228I Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 BMW 228I.

20162021
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 BMW 228I Problems

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

#12 complaints

Wheel Issues

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 BMW 228I.

Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Recalls for 2020 BMW 228I

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,155 vehicles.

23V584000Electrical System:software · Seat Belts
~144 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

21V091000Sunroof/Moonroof · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
~14,011 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

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2020 BMW 228I — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 BMW 228I reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 BMW 228I has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wheel Issues with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 BMW 228I?
Top reported problems: Wheel Issues (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2020 BMW 228I have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 14,155 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 2020 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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