2014 BMW 228I Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 23 city / 35 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW 228I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW 228I. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and air bags (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 320 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 98 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 29%
- Fuel system2 29%
- Air bags1 14%
- Brakes1 14%
- Engine1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Steering1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Horn failure. Took the car to an independent BMW repair shop and found a blown fuse and said both the high pitch and low pitch have gone bad and need replacement at a cost of $850!”
NHTSA complaint #11671345, filed 2025-07Fuel system: “What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Highly disappointed in BMW for a severe safety issue. My pregnant wife was driving this car. The plastic fuel tank started leaking which was very very scary. There is no sensor or alert on the car to notify of this. Our mechanic suggested that this was a manufacturing problem. There was no damage to the car (e.g. no accident or bump). This was apparently a spontaneous failure caused by poor manufacturing and design quality. This is a dangerous condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #11625039, filed 2024-11Air bags: “The accident happened while I was driving home from the dealer. While driving up a hill a SUV three cars in front of me slammed on their brakes and stopped in the middle of a two lane road to make a left hand turn. The other two SUV's in front of me were forced to hit their brakes hard. From a speed of 35 MPH and a following distance of four car lengths I applied the brakes. Nothing happened. As I applied the brakes harder the car still failed to slow down other than for the slight bit from going up hill. I was forced to fully depress the brake pedal, but still nothing happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10630202, filed 2014-09, 30 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30 and 63,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 BMW 228I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 35 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 228i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V871000Dec 17, 2025Air bags › Side/window › HeadCovers: BMW 228I 2014–2015, M235I 2014–2015, 328I 2014 +4 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive)…
- 24V608000Aug 13, 2024Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › PumpCovers: BMW 228I 2014–2016, 528I 2012–2016, 328I 2012–2016 +8 more
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…
- 24V288000Apr 24, 2024Air bags › Side/windowCovers: BMW 228I 2014–2015, 328I 2014–2015, 320I 2014–2015 +7 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive…
- 15V189000Mar 31, 2015Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: BMW 228I 2014, 428I 2014–2015, 435I 2014–2015 +10 more
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible…
Recall details for the 2014 BMW 228I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 320 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11022867Aug 6, 2025Body and structure. Bowden Cable Outer Return
- 11014696Feb 27, 2025Steering. Right Tie Rod Return
- 11009423Oct 25, 2024Fuel system. Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
- 11009422Oct 25, 2024Fuel system. Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10249018Jan 8, 2024Steering. At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be…
- 10245376Nov 16, 2023Steering. The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
- 10245372Nov 8, 2023Body and structure. The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- 10238090May 1, 2023Electrical system. After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For…
Other model years of the BMW 228I
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 40,000 | 3 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 18 | 29,984 | 1 | — | 27 | — | Rising |
| 2015 | 17 | 37,500 | 3 | — | 26 | — | Rising |
| 2014 | 7 | 16,500 | 4 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 BMW 228I have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW 228I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 BMW 228I is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2014 BMW 228I been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 BMW 228I get?
The EPA rates the 2014 BMW 228I (228i, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 23 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 BMW 228I reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,500 miles and the middle half falls between 30 and 63,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.