Recall 21V091000: 2020–2021 BMW 228I and 1 other model
- Report received
- Feb 18, 2021
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 14,011vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2021
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 BMW 228I3 complaints
- 2021 BMW 228I8 complaints
- 2020 BMW M235I0 complaints
- 2021 BMW M235I0 complaints
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.