NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 BMW 228I Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 BMW 228I has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 18 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 BMW 228I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 BMW 228I owner complaints
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 228I, describing incidents dated February 1, 2017 to July 29, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 18 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11679128 · Filed
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
ODI #11677845 · Filed
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle jerked back and forth and choked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however…
ODI #11676926 · Filed
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 BMW 228I in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
NHTSA #24V608000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported August 13, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 720,796 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 28, 2025
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Safety consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other BMW 228I model years
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