The worst 2026 BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe problems
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Recalls 2
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 beginning March 27, 2026.
Recall number 26V064000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 December 12, 2025.
Recall number 25V717000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 2026 BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe
Is the 2026 BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2026 BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe?
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How many recalls does the 2026 BMW 228i Xdrive Gran Coupe have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and seat belts.
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