I have this model 2023 with about 6000 miles which makes a noise when in reverse. I have the same model year 2021 which has 25000 miles. The dealer states the brakes and rotors may have issues on the 25000 . If this occurs on a same model type two years apart and 19000 mile difference this is questionable. I have also had failure on the I drive system for frontal crash warning on 2023 not repaired after documenting it failed twice.
The worst 2023 BMW 228I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V711000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 BMW 228I 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
- A rattling/ droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated
- An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in...
- Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP)...
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)....
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 â 2023 BMW...
- The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
What 2023 BMW 228I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Shifter failure: IN DRIVE mode, the shifter moves to neutral with slight movement of wrist. The shifter is NOT locked thus requiring intentional shift movement, alas simply brushing your arm against it as you reach for the coffee or the radio causes the vehicle to STOP driving Safety Risk: While driving, the car STOPS accelerating and requires the owner to manually put the car back into drive, while other cars are gaining speed on the car, as it is an unintentional manunever, thus the driver does not realize the car has lost speed as it was not intended BMW Corporate, and Dealer were notified, not police, or insurance Both the dealer and the service tech stated this is allowed and acceptable I asked to return the vehicle and was told that I could NOT, despite vehicle being less than 30 days from purchase There were NO warning lamps, there are no messages that come on, the car simply stops driving as you are turning the radio or grabbing your coffee and the only symptom or warning is when you realize in fact the car has shifted
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Questions about the 2023 BMW 228I
Is the 2023 BMW 228I reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2023 BMW 228I, fewer than a typical 228I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 BMW 228I?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW 228I have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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