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2022 BMW

228i xDrive Gran Coupe

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

BMW 228i: best and worst years
2022 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe (photo 1 of 4)

Closest available photo (2021 model year); you're viewing the 2022.

2021 photoMercurySable99CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

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
2
Owner complaints
3 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS20%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20%
  • POWER TRAIN20%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER20%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 5 total.

BMW 228i: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

45 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.

  • Jan 3, 2026SUSPENSIONB310122

    During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/orouter CV boots.

  • Feb 16, 2024VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC 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

  • Dec 6, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB840323

    BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 – 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called “Wireless Charging Tray”. Software in potentially affected vehicles may not recognize the removal of the digital key (Key Card or mobile phone) from the wireless charging tray, and thereby not meeting a federal requirement. On February 17, 2023 , the Delivery St

  • and 37 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.