Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA
2026 BMW 228I recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2026 BMW 228I. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
2recalls
0owner complaints
0service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2026 BMW 228I. Check your 228I by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2026 BMW 228I recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 26V064000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."
- Risk
- A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 25V717000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
Check your 228I by VIN
Not every 2026 BMW 228I is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any BMW dealer.