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BMW M235IModel year report

2014 BMW M235I Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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
25 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 22 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW M235I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW M235I. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and air bags (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 292 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 11 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “Due to the poorly designed oiling system in the n55 engine. When the car is subjected to high g forces from things such as track driving or spirited driving. The oil sloshes in in the pan and the oil pick up doesn't get any oil. Therefore the engine oil starves and my case produces rod knock. Which basically means the engine is destroyed. I was driving my car on track when this happened. The car had fresh oil and was filled to the max. Got a drivetrain warning, cooled the car down. Wouldn't restart unless a jump box was used to get enough cranking power. …”

NHTSA complaint #11362413, filed 2020-10, 84,400 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “As I was merging on to the expressway (trying to get to 70mph) the car suddenly went into limp mode and a warning flashed up saying drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately . I have attached a picture. After which I was restricted to 50mph and around 1700rpm. Car was sluggish and slow and was dangerous considering I was on an expressway.”

NHTSA complaint #10958057, filed 2017-03, 43,000 miles

Air bags: “While parked I was moving the driver seat back all the way back and then tried to move it forward again and it would not move. It was stuck in the position. The seat would not respond and after several attempts and restarting the car it finally responded. After this the airbag sensor light came on and said 'driver restraint system malfunction'”

NHTSA complaint #11080055, filed 2018-03, 32,000 miles

Fuel system: “I was driving down the road around 11 am at 35 MPH and the car warning light came on stating drive train malfunction see authorized dealer. The car just stalled. You could not start engine because later on about a week we learned that it was a Bmw recall of the fuel pump which the dealer wasn't even informed on by Bmw corporate. I couldn't even get the car in neutral because the engine wouldn't start so the car kept going back into park so the car wouldn't roll as safety feature. …”

NHTSA complaint #10715621, filed 2015-05, 6,599 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 43,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–2560%25–500%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20152017201822020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 BMW M235I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
M235i RWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic223225$3,300
M235i RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual192822$3,750

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

Recall details for the 2014 BMW M235I → · 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. 292 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 292 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW M235I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016818,0000—24—Not enough data
2015523,0502—25—Not enough data
2014532,0003—25—Not enough data

All BMW M235I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 BMW M235I have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW M235I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 BMW M235I is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2014 BMW M235I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 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 M235I get?

The EPA rates the 2014 BMW M235I (M235i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 BMW M235I reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 43,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.