NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2026 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.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 | 100.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| loss of control | 1 | 100.0% | 1.00 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| high | 1 | 100.0% | 0.95 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 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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16 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: SEATS.
The seat module for the drivera s seat maycontain an incomplete solder connection. Ifthis connection breaks over time, the seat canonly be adjusted using the controls along theside of the seat cushion.
Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: SEATS.
Delivery Stop - Front Seat Module
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: 2026-05-05. 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.
Date: 2026-05-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSU to 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambient lighting strips (examples circled) may no longer function properly.
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
Date: 2026-03-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): a Storage space running outa .Afterwards, apps can no longer be updated, and additional content can no longer be loaded.
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.
Date: 2026-01-29. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Delivery Stop Rear Lights
Date: 2025-12-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries for F74: 804A38 a Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A39 a Interior lights lay
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 230I | 1 |
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