Model year
2016 BMW 2 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 2 Series for 2016. Under the matched names 228I and 228XI, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 18 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 228I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (9), SEAT BELTS (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 7 complaints
- 2015 17 complaints
- 2016 18 complaints
- 2017 11 complaints
- 2018 4 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 7 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
- 2025 3 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228I | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| 228XI | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 228I
24V608000 · Aug 13, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
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,…
Complaints for 228I
18 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 228I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M235i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 228i · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 228i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 228i xDrive Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| M235i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| M235i · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| M235i Convertible · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 228i Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| M235i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| M235i xDrive Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 228i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 35 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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