Model year
2021 BMW 2 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 2 Series for 2021. Under the matched names 228I and 230I, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 9 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 (2), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,400, 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 2021. 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 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 230I | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for 228I
23V584000 · Aug 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat…
21V554000 · Jul 21, 2021
SEAT BELTS
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,…
21V091000 · Feb 18, 2021
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these…
Complaints for 228I
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 | — |
| Convertible C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Convertible C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Gran Coupe 4 DR FWD | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230i xDrive Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 228i xDrive Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 230i Coupe · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 230i Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 230i Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 228i Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 230i xDrive Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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