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2022 BMW 228i Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW 228i, affecting electrical system and fuel system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized BMW dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Aug 16, 2023
Owner complaints
3

All 2022 BMW 228i recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 23V584000Aug 16, 2023Electrical System144 vehicles

    Electrical system:software

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  2. NHTSA 22V513000Jul 20, 2022Fuel System5 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 228i have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 228i, covering electrical system and fuel system.
Are 2022 BMW 228i recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2022 BMW 228i?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 23V584000, reported Aug 16, 2023, concerning the electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.