Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 228i. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- 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 belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel Rail May Crack and Leak Fuel
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Owner complaints (3)
3 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 33.3% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 33.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 33.3% |
| Power train | 1 | 33.3% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 33.3% |
How 2022 compares with other 228i years
Best and worst 228i years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 4 |
| 2015 | 17 | 3 |
| 2016 | 18 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2022 BMW 228i FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 228i have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 23V584000 (seat belt), 22V513000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 BMW 228i problems?
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (1), Electrical system (1), Fuel/propulsion system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2022 228i compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 BMW 228i model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2016 the most (18). The 2022 drew 3. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.