BMW 228i years to avoid and best years
There are not enough BMW 228i years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (7 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, 2014 has the fewest complaints per year, at 1, from 7 complaints. The 2025 BMW 228i is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints. On the 2014 BMW 228i, 2 of 7 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
Data as of .
BMW 228i reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW 228i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 27.5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 27.5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 27.5 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 27.5 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 27 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 26.6 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 26.4 |
| 2014 → Most | 1 | 7 | 4 | Fuel and propulsion system | 26.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 5.3 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 205/50R17, 225/40R18, 245/35R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V288000 covers certain 2014-2015 228i and 228i xDrive Coupe vehicles (with M235i, 3 Series, and 4 Series; ~5,761 units total) where the head air bag may rupture or leak gas; dealers replace the head air bags. Recall 24V608000 covers certain 2014-2016 228i and 228xi vehicles among a large multi-model water-pump electrical-connector campaign (~720,796 units) where an improperly sealed connector can corrode; dealers inspect and replace the water pump and connector as needed and install a protective shield.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 5.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 205/50R17, 225/40R18, 245/35R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V091000 covers certain 2020-2021 228i and 228i xDrive vehicles (with M235i xDrive; ~14,011 units total) where an automatic sunroof close can continue after the key is turned off or locked; dealers update sunroof software. Recall 23V584000 covers certain 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles (with 330i, M340i, and 4 Series models; ~144 units) for a receiver audio-module control concern.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 228i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, 2014 has the fewest complaints per year, at 1, from 7 complaints.
Which BMW 228i year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (7 complaints). On the 2014 BMW 228i, 2 of 7 complaints name Fuel and propulsion system.
How do BMW 228i owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough BMW 228i years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which BMW 228i years are too early to compare?
The 2025 BMW 228i is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints.
What engine oil does a US BMW 228i use?
0W-20 With filter, about 5.6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW 228i?
Published US specs commonly list front 205/50R17, 225/40R18, 245/35R18 (trim-dependent) and rear 205/50R17, 225/40R18, 245/35R18 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 228i?
Recall 21V091000 covers certain 2020-2021 228i and 228i xDrive vehicles (with M235i xDrive; ~14,011 units total) where an automatic sunroof close can continue after the key is turned off or locked; dealers update sunroof software. Recall 23V584000 covers certain 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles (with 330i, M340i, and 4 Series models; ~144 units) for a receiver audio-module control concern.