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2015 BMW

228i

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 228i: best and worst years
2015 BMW 228i (photo 1 of 2)

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Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17%
  • ENGINE10%
  • AIR BAGS7%
  • POWER TRAIN7%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 29 total.

BMW 228i: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record 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

228 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 1, 2026ENGINEB062626

    Inlet Hose Return

  • Feb 6, 2026ENGINEB061626

    Double Pipe 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 “discharged battery” 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 220 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

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.