2021 BMW M235I Problems & Complaints

Few complaints67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the M235I at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 BMW M235I yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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BMW M235I complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW M235I. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best M235I years: 2021, 2015. Compare all years →

2021 BMW M235I recalls (2)

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 21V-554 · Jul 21, 2021 · 21,537 vehicles

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, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 21V-091 · Feb 18, 2021 · 14,011 vehicles

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.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2021 BMW M235I engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD23 / 32 / 26

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2021 BMW M235I have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2021 BMW M235I, the most recent from July 21, 2021 (seat belts). 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 M235I?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021 and 2015. See the full BMW M235I 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.