NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2025 BMW 230I, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW 230I.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | 33.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 33.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 33.3% |
| STEERING | 1 | 33.3% |
| TIRES | 1 | 33.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | SENSING SYSTEM | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical electronic | 1 | 33.3% | 0.95 |
| loss of control | 1 | 33.3% | 0.78 |
| mechanical failure | 1 | 33.3% | 1.00 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 2 | 66.7% | 0.77 |
| low | 1 | 33.3% | 0.42 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 3 tagged complaints of 3 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.
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52 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 |
| STRUCTURE | 6 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Date: 2026-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Customers may hear a noise from underneath the vehicle, or feel something rubbing being transmitted intothe body of the vehicle while driving. Customers may find water inside the vehicle on the front carpet.
Date: 2026-08-22. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Fastening Elements Return
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
Date: 2026-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
If BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is active in the vehicle, once the customer exits the vehicle and a newkey cycle starts, the Intelligent Personal Assistant is deactivated and no longer available.
Date: 2026-06-19. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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
Date: 2026-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
After a factory reset of the head unit, the navigation voice input cannot be activated or deactivated.
Date: 2026-06-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The voice command to deactivate Automatic Engine Start/Stop function can also trigger the activation ofIconic Sounds.
Date: 2026-06-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message a Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.a will appear. In addition, the fault memoryentries below will be stored within 40 seconds of each other. ACSM: 02010A - Coding: Codi
Date: 2026-06-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors
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.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 230I | 3 |
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