2015 BMW 228I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2015 BMW 228I, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Power Steering and Stability Control warning lights on my 2015 BMW 228i came on while driving. I took it to the dealership who told me the steering rack needed to be replaced. BMW has a service bulletin B32 12 16 which describes same issue as I am experiencing. 2015 228i is listed as an affected model on the bulletin, but my VIN was not included by BMW.”
NHTSA complaint #11558844, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 10249018Jan 8, 2024At 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…
- 10245376Nov 16, 2023The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
- 10203340Sep 1, 2021Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
- 10200238Jun 1, 2021Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
- 10177616Jun 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist…
- 10176357May 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering…
- 10166230Sep 1, 2019THUMPING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE WHILE STEERING: A "thumping" noise is heard from the front axle area during slow speed steering.
- 10166227Sep 1, 2019Eps steering gear for certain vehicles: electric motor mounting bolts - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120000 mileage.
- 10165282Aug 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable…
- 10159122Mar 1, 2019STEERING GEAR MOVEMENT NOT SMOOTH. Stiff movement in the steering or sticks when steering from one limit position to the other Unfavorable software of the Electric Power Steering…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 BMW 228I
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW 228I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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