BMW 230I recalls
NHTSA's records list 10 safety recalls covering the BMW 230I since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2018-2024. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Jan. 30, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2024 BMW 230I recalls 1
- Steering Gear Improperly Tightened
Component: steering. 201 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 BMW 230I recalls 3
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Windows May Close Without Key Present/FMVSS 118
Component: electrical system. 3,193 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bag Cover Panels May Break During Deployment
Component: air bags. 804 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 BMW 230I recalls 2
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 BMW 230I recalls 2
- Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 21,537 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Supports In Roof Liner Insecurely Attached
Component: structure. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 BMW 230I recalls 1
- Knee Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Component: air bags. 5,079 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 BMW 230I recalls 1
- Knee Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Component: air bags. 5,079 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 BMW 230I recalls 2
- Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 5,309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software Error for Instrument Panel/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 3,188 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.