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2014 BMW M235i reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 BMW M235i has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most M235i years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Head, Side and window, and Fuel pump.

2014 BMW M235i
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Complaints

5

Per year

0

Recalls

3

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 5), then Powertrain (2) and Air bags (1).

Next to 2015

The 2015 M235i has 5 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as 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 M235i. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

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 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 (5 total)

Engine
2
Powertrain
2
Air bags
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Seats
1
Structure
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12015120172201812020
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "DUE TO THE POORLY DESIGNED OILING SYSTEM IN THE N55 ENGINE. WHEN THE CAR IS SUBJECTED TO HIGH G FORCES FROM THINGS SUCH AS TRACK DRIVING OR SPIRITED DRIVING. THE OIL SLOSHES IN IN THE PAN AND THE OIL PICK UP DOESN'T GET…"
    Engine · filed 2020-10-02
  • "WHEN CAR IS PARKED, DRIVER SIDE DOOR OCCASIONALLY WILL NOT UNLOCK WHEN PULLING ON DOOR HANDLE. THE LOCK ON THE DOOR WILL COME UP, BUT WILL NOT STAY AND RETURNS TO LOCKED POSITION. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, DOOR CAN ONLY BE…"
    Structure · filed 2018-06-18
  • "WHILE PARKED I WAS MOVING THE DRIVER SEAT BACK ALL THE WAY BACK AND THEN TRIED TO MOVE IT FORWARD AGAIN AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS STUCK IN THE POSITION. THE SEAT WOULD NOT RESPOND AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND…"
    Air bags, Seats · filed 2018-03-18
  • "AS I WAS MERGING ON TO THE EXPRESSWAY (TRYING TO GET TO 70MPH) THE CAR SUDDENLY WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND A WARNING FLASHED UP SAYING "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION: DRIVE MODERATELY". I HAVE ATTACHED A PICTURE. AFTER WHICH I…"
    Powertrain · filed 2017-03-02
  • "I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 11 AM AT 35 MPH AND THE CAR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON STATING DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION SEE AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CAR JUST STALLED. YOU COULD NOT START ENGINE BECAUSE LATER ON ABOUT A WEEK…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2015-05-11

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
M235i 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 22 32 25 MPG $3200
M235i 3L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 28 22 MPG $3650

Specs and fitment

F22/F23 Coupe/Convertible, 2014–2016
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW M235i reliable?

The 2014 BMW M235i has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most M235i years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Head, Side and window, and Fuel pump.

What are common problems with a 2014 BMW M235i?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 5), then Powertrain (2) and Air bags (1).

Is the 2014 BMW M235i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 M235i has 5 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

Has the 2014 BMW M235i been recalled?

The 2014 BMW M235i has 3 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 M235i?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2014 BMW M235i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 BMW M235i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 BMW M235i is 23.5 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 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.