BMW M235i years to avoid and best years
Newer BMW M235i years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2016 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (8 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2014 at 0 (from 5 complaints), and 2015 at 0 (from 5 complaints). On the 2016 BMW M235i, 1 of 8 complaints name Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
Data as of .
BMW M235i 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 M235i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 27 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 27 |
| 2022 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | Electrical system | 26 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 26 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 26 |
| 2016 → Most | 1 | 8 | 0 | Electrical system, Exterior lighting | 23 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 5 | 2 | Air bags | 23.4 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 0 | 5 | 3 | Air bags, Seats | 23.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/40R18, 245/35R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V288000 covers certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe M235i vehicles (with 228i, 3 Series, and 4 Series models in the same ~5,761-unit campaign) where the head air bag may rupture or leak gas; dealers replace the head air bags. Recall 25V871000 covers certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe vehicles including M235i (with 3 Series and 4 Series; ~851 units) in a related head-air-bag campaign.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 5.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/40R18, 245/35R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V091000 covers certain 2020-2021 M235i xDrive vehicles (with 228i and 228i xDrive; ~14,011 units total) where an automatic sunroof close can continue after the vehicle key is turned off or locked; dealers update sunroof electronic coding software.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M235i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2014 at 0 (from 5 complaints), and 2015 at 0 (from 5 complaints).
Which BMW M235i year has the most owner complaints?
2016 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (8 complaints). On the 2016 BMW M235i, 1 of 8 complaints name Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
How do BMW M235i owner complaints compare by year?
Newer BMW M235i years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What engine oil does a US BMW M235i 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 M235i?
Published US specs commonly list front 225/40R18, 245/35R18 and rear 225/40R18, 245/35R18; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW M235i?
Recall 21V091000 covers certain 2020-2021 M235i xDrive vehicles (with 228i and 228i xDrive; ~14,011 units total) where an automatic sunroof close can continue after the vehicle key is turned off or locked; dealers update sunroof electronic coding software.