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2021 BMW 228i

3 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V584000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The receiver audio module in your vehicle is the brain of your car's audio system. It's also responsible for reminding you to buckle your seatbelt. In some 2019-2022 models, the software in this module can fail to remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you won't hear the usual seatbelt reminder chime. This increases the risk of injury in a crash because you might forget to buckle up.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in the receiver audio module for free. This is a quick, free repair that you should schedule as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #21V554000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in your seat belt is a safety feature that helps keep the webbing tight during a crash. In some 2021 models, this feature might not work as intended, allowing the webbing to move freely before the seatbelt locks.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and your seatbelt retractor fails, the seatbelt won't lock and could cause you to move forward and hit the dashboard or other objects in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW or MINI dealer will inspect the seatbelt retractor and replace it with a new one if necessary, all at no cost to you. You'll get a recall notice soon, but you can also contact the dealer to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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 xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Original — 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
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Moderate #21V091000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The power window control system in your 228i, 228i xDrive, or M235i xDrive is the part that handles the sunroof and windows. In some cases, it can keep the sunroof closed even after you've turned off the engine and locked the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof keeps closing after you've turned off the engine and locked the car, it could cause injury if you or a passenger tries to get out or if you're standing nearby.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the sunroof's computer software, so it stops closing the sunroof when you turn off the engine or lock the car. This update is free, and you'll be notified by BMW when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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SEAT BELTS
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Other BMW 228i Years

2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
3 recalls
2014
4 recalls

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