2023 BMW 228i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
29/100
#6 most-complained of 8 228i years
The 2023 BMW 228i has 2 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 29, ranking 6th of 8 model years. It has 1 recall for front structure bolts that may not have been tightened properly.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 23.5 city / 33.5 hwy
Top 2023 BMW 228i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (50%)
- Engine1 (50%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (50%)
- Lane Departure1 (50%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)
What owners report
- Shifter can slip from Drive into Neutral with only slight wrist movement, cutting acceleration while driving.
- The shifter does not lock in place, so brushing an arm against it while reaching for the radio or coffee can disengage Drive.
- Owners report a noise from the brakes and rotors when in reverse at low mileage.
- One owner reported failure of the frontal crash warning system alongside the brake noise complaint.
2023 BMW 228i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V711000Sep 25, 2024Structure & Body7 vehicles
Structure:body
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
2023 BMW 228i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other 228i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 BMW 228i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2023 228i with a complaint index of 29, ranking 6th out of 8 model years tracked for this model. That places it in the middle of the pack rather than the best or worst year.
- Does the 2023 BMW 228i have any recalls?
- Yes, there is 1 recall covering 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and related 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles for front structure bolts that may not have been tightened. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts free of charge, and it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2023 228i?
- Brakes is listed as the top problem area, tied with Engine, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Lane Departure, and Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 50% of the small complaint sample.
- How does the 2023 228i compare to other 228i model years?
- The 2023 model's complaint index of 29 is lower than 2015 (86, Avoid) and 2016 (71, Caution), but higher than 2020 (14) and lower than 2022 (100).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 BMW 228i?
- The 2023 228i is EPA-rated at 27.5 mpg combined, 23.5 mpg city, and 33.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900.