NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2023 BMW 230I, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW 230I.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 2 | 50.0% | 0.99 |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 25.0% | 0.77 |
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| unclear | 1 | 25.0% | 0.62 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 3 | 75.0% | 0.79 |
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| low | 1 | 25.0% | 0.73 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 4 tagged complaints of 4 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2026-01-30. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star (excerpt)
Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.
Defect: BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, (excerpt)
Consequence: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-01. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
Consequence: A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
43 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 7 |
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| STRUCTURE | 7 |
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| STEERING | 5 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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11035396
Date: 2026-07-10. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warning light) are not automaticallydeleted even though the underlying malfunction has already been rectified. This does not co
11032729
Date: 2026-05-06. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
11032744
Date: 2026-05-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.
11032743
Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the
11030061
Date: 2026-03-11. Type: Emissions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and September 16, 2025.
11029068
Date: 2026-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
a Rattlinga noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.
11024211
Date: 2025-10-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
11024208
Date: 2025-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides.
11017505
Date: 2025-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
a Rattlinga noises heard from the area of the luggage compartment when driving over a rough road surface.See attached video V33 01 25 a Rear strut noisea .
11009555
Date: 2024-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.