2022 BMW 230i Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the 230i at the same age

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2022 BMW 230i with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (2 complaints). 2 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

4complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2022 BMW 230i problems

  • Driver assistance
    250%
  • Electrical system~65,000 miles
    250%
  • Engine & cooling
    125%

Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW 230i complaints by model year

20172018202120222023114144
Owner complaints per model year, BMW 230i. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 230i years: 2021. Compare all years →

2022 BMW 230i recalls (2)

Electrical system › Starter assembly

NHTSA recall 26V-056 · Jan 30, 2026 · 87,394 vehicles

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 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay

NHTSA recall 25V-636 · Sep 23, 2025 · 199,674 vehiclesPark outside

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026.

2022 BMW 230i engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticRWD26 / 35 / 29

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW 230i a good car?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 230i rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 230i at the same age. 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 230i?

The driver assistance — 2 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about blind spot detection. Next are the electrical system (2) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 230i have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2022 BMW 230i, the most recent from January 30, 2026 (starter assembly). 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 230i?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021. See the full BMW 230i years comparison.

At what mileage do 2022 BMW 230i problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.