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BMW M235I problems by year

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the BMW M235I since 2014, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and lights problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
5
Worst year
2016
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2014-2022

BMW M235I years to avoid

No model year of the BMW M235I stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW M235I years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW M235I complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2014201520162022

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW M235I problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Lights
    3
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Body
    1

BMW M235I problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2022-1Electrical00
2016-8Electrical18,00000
2015-5Airbags20
2014-5Engine32,00030

Recalls 5

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BMW M235I warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the BMW M235I

What years of the BMW M235I should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW M235I has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW M235I?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW M235I?

Electrical, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (3) and lights (3).

How many recalls does the BMW M235I have?

5 recalls between 2014 and 2022. The 2014 model year has the most, with 3.

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