2022 BMW 228i Problems & Complaints

Average29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 228i at the same age

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2022 BMW 228i with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the 228i at the same age. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

3complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
3injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 BMW 228i problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain
    133%
  • Air bags
    133%
  • Electrical system
    133%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    133%
  • Other / not specified
    133%

Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW 228i complaints by model year

20142015201620202021202271718383
Owner complaints per model year, BMW 228i. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 228i years: 2014, 2020, 2022. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →

2022 BMW 228i recalls (2)

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 23V-584 · Aug 16, 2023 · 144 vehicles

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.

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 system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

NHTSA recall 22V-513 · Jul 20, 2022 · 5 vehicles

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.

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.

2022 BMW 228i engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticFWD24 / 34 / 28
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD23 / 33 / 27

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW 228i a good car?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 228i rates average: 29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 228i at the same age. It is one of the best 228i years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 BMW 228i?

The transmission & drivetrain — 1 complaint, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 228i have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2022 BMW 228i, the most recent from August 16, 2023 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the BMW 228i?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2020 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016. See the full BMW 228i years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.