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BMW M235I recalls

6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW M235I, across model years 2014–2026. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.

6recalls
4model years affected
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Check your M235I by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.

Recalls and owner complaints by model year

Of the BMW M235I model years, the 2014 has the most recalls (3); the 2016 drew the most owner complaints (8).

NHTSA recalls2014: 3 recalls, 5 complaints320142015: 2 recalls, 5 complaints2016: 0 recalls, 8 complaints20162017: 0 recalls, 0 complaints2018: 0 recalls20182019: 0 recalls2020: 0 recalls, 0 complaints20202021: 1 recall, 0 complaints2022: 0 recalls, 1 complaints20222023: 0 recalls, 0 complaints2024: 0 recalls20242025: 0 recalls2026: 2 recalls2026Owner complaints to NHTSA8

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW M235I model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.

BMW M235I recalls and owner complaints by model year
Model yearRecallsOwner complaints
201435
201525
201608
201700
20180no data
20190no data
202000
202110
202201
202300
20240no data
20250no data
20262no data

BMW M235I recalls by model year

Most common BMW M235I problems

What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:

  • Air Bags2
  • Seat Belts2
  • Exterior Lighting1
  • Fuel System, Gasoline1

Latest BMW M235I recalls

  • BMW 228I GRAN COUPE (2026) recall — Exterior Lighting
    Feb 4, 2026Exterior LightingModel years 2026

    BMW recalls 2026 228i Gran Coupe models with potentially non-functional rear lights, risking crashes. Owners must have lights replaced free by dealers.

  • BMW M235I (2015) recall — Air Bags
    Dec 17, 2025Air BagsModel years 2014–2015

    BMW is recalling certain 2015 M235i vehicles due to potential air bag inflator failure causing injury risks. Owners must have head air bags replaced free by dealers.

  • BMW X1 (2026) recall — Seat Belts
    Oct 21, 2025Seat BeltsModel years 2026

    BMW is recalling 2026 X1 vehicles with damaged seat belt retractors that may not lock during crashes, risking injury. Owners must have rear seat belts replaced free by dealers.

  • BMW 428I (2015) recall — Air Bags
    Apr 24, 2024Air BagsModel years 2014–2015

    BMW recalls certain 2014-2015 4 Series Coupe and Gran Coupe models with potential air bag inflator failure causing injury risk. Owners should contact BMW for free replacement.

  • BMW 330E (2021) recall — Seat Belts
    Jul 21, 2021Seat BeltsModel years 2021

    BMW recalls certain 2021 330e models due to seat belt retractors that may deactivate early in crashes, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace faulty parts free of charge.

Recall timeline

When the BMW M235I recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.

  • 20261
  • 20252
  • 20241
  • 20211
  • 20151

BMW M235I problems & complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW M235I; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.

Owner complaints
19
Service bulletins (TSBs)
319+
Crashes / fires reported
0 / 0
Defect investigations
0

See BMW M235I complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →

What to do if your BMW M235I is recalled

  1. Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
  3. Call a BMW dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
  4. Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
  5. Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask BMW about reimbursement.

Every BMW M235I recall, by model year

2021 BMW M235I — 1 recall

BMW M235I recall questions

How many recalls does the BMW M235I have?

We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW M235I, covering model years 2014–2026. The most recent was issued Feb 4, 2026 (Exterior Lighting).

Which BMW M235I model year has the most recalls?

The 2014 BMW M235I has the most, with 3 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.

What are the most common BMW M235I recall problems?

By system: Air Bags (2), Seat Belts (2), Exterior Lighting (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

Is it safe to drive a recalled BMW M235I?

None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.

How do I check if my BMW M235I has an open recall?

Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any BMW dealer can also look it up.

Are BMW M235I recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires BMW to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized BMW dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.

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