Model year
2023 BMW 2 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 2 Series for 2023. Under the matched names 228I, 228I XDRIVE, and 230I, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 6 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 230I are BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 26–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,850–$3,150, 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 2023. 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 228I XDRIVE | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 230I | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Recalls for 230I
26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3…
23V099000 · Feb 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i…
23V039000 · Feb 1, 2023
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
Complaints for 230I
4 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 230I
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Coupe 2 DR 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 Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,850 |
| 230i xDrive Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| M240i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| M240i xDrive Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 228i xDrive Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 228i Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| M235i xDrive Gran Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
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