2018 BMW 230I recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 BMW 230I. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 BMW 230I. Check your 230I by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 BMW 230I recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V465000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System · NHTSA 17V719000
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2018 BMW 230I complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 230I. BMW has issued at least 168 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (65)
- Electrical System (48)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (18)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (16)
- Engine (14)
- Visibility (12)
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 BMW 230I
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 230I. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“oil filter/coolant housing fail at 69,00 miles. Dumped coolant and got quoted for an expensive mechanic fix $4000”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11738103
“The coolant pipe from the engine cylinder head to the coolant reservoir broke unexpectedly which left us stranded on a narrow shoulder on the side of a busy highway with cars streaming by at high speed. A warning lamp directed us not to drive. Our safety was absolutely put at risk obviously.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11519883
“I HAVE A 2018 2 SERIES XDRIVE CONVERTIBLE WITH 18' PIRELLI RUN FLAT TIRES. THIS IS MY SECOND 2 SERIES. I HAVE HAD 6 OF THESE TIRES BLOW DUE TO POTHOLES OVER THE TWO CARS I HAVE HAD OVER 4 YEARS. THE LAST ONE THAT BLEW WAS ON FRIDAY ON I65 JUST SOUTH OF LOUISVILLE.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11383876
“DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH, CAR ENGINE JUST SHUTS DOWN. NO POWER STEERING, NO WAY TO GET OVER. CAR DISPLAY SAYS DRIVE TRAIN ERROR. CAR GOT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, DEALER "FIXES" ISSUE. 2 DAYS LATER, EXACT SAME THING HAPPENS AGAIN ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH. ENGINE JUST SHUTS DOWN.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11103839
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your 230I by VIN
Not every 2018 BMW 230I 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.