According to the dealer, a transmission sensor underneath the gear shifter got wet due to a liquid spill from the cupholders. While driving on the highway returning from scheduled dealer maintenance on the car, the informations screen showed a warning that there was a drive train malfunction and that the car would not be drivable after the current drive ended. The cupholders were not in use at this time so the spill must have occurred earlier, the fault apparently did not occur at the same time as the spill. I was able to drive to a safe place where I turned off the car. When I turned on the car, it would not shift into drive mode. If the car had shut down for any reason I could have been stranded in an unsafe place unable to move the car again. The car was towed to the dealer who reproduced the problem that the car would not shift into drive mode, and diagnosed the liquid intrusion. The dealer has shared a video recording showing the liquid intrusion. The area with the liquid intrusion contains a number of wires and other components in addition to the failed sensor. A liquid spill from a cupholder should never cause the car the become inoperable.
The worst 2022 BMW M235I problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2022 BMW M235I 38
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- The engines turbocharger wastegate valve controller limited warranty for defects in materials and / or...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023
- Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed
- Sudden failure of the power window(s).
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.
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Is the 2022 BMW M235I reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2022 BMW M235I, fewer than a typical M235I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 BMW M235I?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW M235I have?
No recalls on record.
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