2021 BMW 230I recalls & problems

2 recalls 1 complaint

2recalls
1owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 BMW 230I and 1 owner complaint. The part owners complain about most is latches/locks/linkages (1 reports). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2021 BMW 230I recalls

Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V554000 · Jul 21, 2021

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition,…

Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls…

21,537 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Structure · NHTSA 21V342000 · May 12, 2021

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.

Risk: The support may separate from the roof liner and fall into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash necessitating the deployment of the head air bag.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2021 BMW 230I problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1
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Latest owner complaints

Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jun 16, 2021 · 4,800 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2021 BMW 230i. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and while attempting to open the driver’s side front door, there was a scraping sound from inside the door brackets. The local dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment which was still pending. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 BMW 230I have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2021 BMW 230I, the most recent one (21V554000) for seat belts. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 BMW 230I?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are latches/locks/linkages (1).