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2014 BMW 228i reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 BMW 228i has 7 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 228i years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Head, Pump, and Side and window.

2014 BMW 228i
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Complaints

7

Per year

1

Recalls

4

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (2 of 7), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2015

The 2015 228i has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 BMW 228i. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall air bags, side and window, head 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V871000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Remedy Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall engine and cooling, cooling system, pump 2024-08-13 · NHTSA campaign 24V608000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall air bags, side and window 2024-04-24 · NHTSA campaign 24V288000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Remedy Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Fuel pump 2015-03-31 · NHTSA campaign 15V189000
Summary BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (7 total)

Electrical system
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Air bags
1
Engine
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Service brakes
1
Steering
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1201412015120201202432025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2014 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.…"
    Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system · filed 2025-07-14
  • "Horn failure. Took the car to an independent BMW repair shop and found a blown fuse and said both the high pitch and low pitch have gone bad and need replacement at a cost of $850!"
    Electrical system · filed 2025-07-05
  • "Manufacturer has no updates on providing a repair for the recall they've issued for the Engine Coolant Pump."
    Engine · filed 2025-04-02
  • "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Highly disappointed in BMW for a severe safety issue. My pregnant wife was driving this car. The plastic fuel tank…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2024-11-13
  • "I OWN A 2014 228I COUPE, BUILD DATE 03/2014 - THE BOLTS SECURING THE POWER STEERING MOTOR TO THE RACK HAVE SNAPPED LEADING TO A POWER STEERING FAILURE. THIS FAILURE IS CONSISTENT WITH: BMW TIS SERVICE BULLETIN # SI B01…"
    Steering · filed 2020-05-05

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
228i 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 22 33 26 MPG $3050
228i 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 23 35 27 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

F22/F23 Coupe/Convertible, 2014–2016
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW 228i reliable?

The 2014 BMW 228i has 7 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 10 228i years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Head, Pump, and Side and window.

What are common problems with a 2014 BMW 228i?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (2 of 7), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2014 BMW 228i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 228i has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 BMW 228i been recalled?

The 2014 BMW 228i has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 BMW 228i?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2014 BMW 228i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 BMW 228i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 BMW 228i is 26.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.