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2025 BMW

230i Coupe

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

BMW 230i: best and worst years
2025 BMW 230i Coupe (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2023 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2023 photoCalreyn88CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
2/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
3 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Heated seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Heated steering wheel
    Package only
  • Leather seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Memory seat
    Package only
  • Panoramic sunroof
    Package only
  • Ventilated seats
    Package only

Audio

  • Harman Kardon audio
    Package only
  • Premium audio (any brand)
    Package only

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Package only
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Package only
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Package only

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entryUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote startUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Package only

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Package only

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION20%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING20%
  • STEERING20%
  • TIRES20%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 5 total.

BMW 230i: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

34 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 6, 2026ENGINEB010126

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

  • May 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB652025

    After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound.

  • May 4, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYB641224

    1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the instrument panel air vent slats. Damage and/or issues caused by outside influences are not covered under the BMW limited warranties. Originally, the air vent slats were only repairable by replacing the entire front center dash vent assembly; which in some applications, also included the IHKA control module.

  • Apr 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651226

    After updating the vehicle to I-level …25-07-5XX, the spoken language of the navigation instructions changes from the set language for the voice assistant without the customer initiating the change.

  • Apr 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB650926

    The customer reports that the Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) does not respond to the "Hey BMW" wakeup word, or to the push-to-talk (aka voice activation) button on the steering wheel. Also, various voice commands are possibly not correctly executed.

  • Mar 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERB120326

    PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (OBD)

  • Mar 18, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGB630925

    After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto 25-07-5xx, some of the interior ambientlighting strips (examples circled) may nolonger function properly. Possible fault codes entries for F74: 804A38 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 5 804A39 – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 6 804A3E – Interior lights layering (IL-LIN_3): versioning incorrect: LINslave 11

  • Mar 17, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGB630725

    The check control message(s) for the (brakelights, taillights, side lights, turn indicator,daytime driving lights) taillamps (highlightedin orange in the photo) is intermittentlydisplayed. Possible fault codes entries 80801E- LED driver: Communicationfaulty 80819E- LED driver: Communicationfaulty 80831E- LED driver: Communicationfaulty 80849E- LED driver: Communicationfaulty

  • and 26 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.