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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 181
- Power to weight
- 0.055 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.07
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 324 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,300 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 7
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22%
- AIR BAGS11%
- ENGINE11%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11%
- SERVICE BRAKES11%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 9 total.
BMW 228i: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
212 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Aug 6, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB064225
Bowden Cable Outer Return
Feb 27, 2025STEERINGB061025
Right Tie Rod Return
Oct 25, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB010722
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
Oct 25, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB010322
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
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
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 important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Jan 8, 2024STEERINGB360121
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 felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
Nov 16, 2023STEERINGB612123
The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
Nov 8, 2023STRUCTUREB513218
The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- and 204 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
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