10 recalls across 7 model years
The BMW 230i has 10 recalls covering 2018 through 2024 model years, with the most serious being a 2024 steering gear that can loosen and cause loss of vehicle control. The 2022 and 2023 model years also carry fire-related recalls tied to the engine starter assembly, where the starter relay can corrode, overheat, and short circuit, raising the risk of a fire.
The 2023 model year has two additional safety equipment concerns: the seat backrest cover panels over the second-row side airbags can break during deployment, causing the airbag to misfire and raising the risk of injury to rear occupants. A software issue on 2023 vehicles also allows windows and the sunroof to close without the key present, which can trap occupants inside.
On 2021 models, roof liner supports can detach and fall into the passenger compartment during a crash where the head airbag deploys, and seat belt retractors may not function correctly in a crash, reducing restraint effectiveness. The 2019 and 2020 model years have a separate airbag concern where the driver and passenger knee airbags were improperly folded during assembly and may not deploy correctly in a crash.
Going back to the 2018 model year, a software error in the instrument panel can prevent warning symbols and displays from illuminating while driving, removing visibility of critical alerts.
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Top 6 of 6 categories across BMW 230I
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 4 | 40% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags | 2 | 20% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 1 | 10% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
