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2016 BMW 228I Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
61%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
56,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 BMW 228I, 61% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“On feb 2, 2017 my car (2016 Bmw 228I) spontaneously combusted in my driveway after being parked for approximately 4-1/2 hours. The vehicle had less that 13,000 miles on the odometer, and was last serviced (which was the 1st scheduled service) three months prior at the Bmw dealership. I purchased (jan 2016) the vehicle new which was special ordered and delivered from germany (mar 2016). I had no mechanical or electrical problems prior to the incident. …”

NHTSA complaint #10953688, filed 2017-02, 13,000 miles

“Vehicle gave warning of left rear turn signal malfunction and left brake lamp malfunction . Checked lights and they are very dim and not functioning properly. Removed tail light assembly and the ground wire terminal is partially melted.”

NHTSA complaint #11399992, filed 2021-03, 7,900 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact stated that intermittently, while driving at undisclosed speeds and depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal odor of smoke. The braking lamp malfunction light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined the failure was related to the engine, engine cooling, and electrical system. 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11632741, filed 2024-12, 100,000 miles

“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 for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11679128, filed 2025-08

“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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11645581, filed 2025-02

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021225%
20161161%
2015847%
2014229%

Other parts of the 2016 BMW 228I

Engine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW 228I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology