At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 BMW 230i.
29 mpg combined
8.1 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
These two recalls describe the same underlying defect. Let me treat them as one issue.
The 2022 BMW 230i has 2 recalls, both addressing a starter relay that can corrode, overheat, and short circuit, raising the risk of a fire.
The fix involves the starter relay assembly, and the fire risk applies regardless of how the vehicle is being used. Owners of affected vehicles should confirm their VIN is covered and arrange a repair with a dealer.
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Hmm, I ended with a call-to-action, which violates the constraints. Let me also reconsider: with only one issue (two filings, same defect), the output should be a single bolded lead sentence and a synthesis paragraph. But there's nothing else to synthesize. Let me handle this as a single-issue vehicle.
The 2022 BMW 230i has 2 recalls, both addressing the same issue: a starter relay that can corrode, overheat, and short circuit, raising the risk of an engine fire.
Because both recalls cover the same defect in the starter relay assembly, there is effectively one concern here. Corrosion in the relay can cause it to overheat and fail electrically, and a short circuit in that location can ignite a fire in the engine bay.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
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What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.