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2023 BMW

228i Gran Coupe

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 228i: best and worst years
2023 BMW 228i Gran Coupe (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2021 model year); you're viewing the 2023.

2021 photoMercurySable99CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
228
Power to weight
0.064 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.95

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
2 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE17%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE17%
  • LANE DEPARTURE17%
  • POWER TRAIN17%
  • SERVICE BRAKES17%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL17%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.

BMW 228i: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

19 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 5, 2026ENGINEB010224

    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

  • Jun 12, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERB650121

    No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.

  • Jun 4, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYB650421

    A rattling/ droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated. Vibrationsare felt in the driver’s footwell.

  • Feb 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB640422

    An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap moves to a different position. Due to the complex design of the heating and air-conditioning unit, the kinematics causing it (top or bottom,left or right) may not be able to be precisely located. Depending on the vehicle model, the number o

  • Jan 19, 2024STRUCTUREB640416

    Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.

  • 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 5, 2024EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENTB610524

    The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 – “HU-H: Reset” will be stored in the HU-H3.

  • Jan 5, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEB160123

    A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a “large leak,” after confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed

  • and 11 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.