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2014–2021 · 5 model years

BMW M235i recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20168 complaints
Most recalls20143 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
024682014: 5 complaints, 3 recalls2015: 5 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2020: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2021: 0 complaints, 2 recalls20142015201620202021
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2021 M235i—26 mpg200000
2020 M235i—26 mpg100000
2016 M235i—22–24 mpg080000
2015 M235i—22–25 mpg250000
2014 M235i—22–25 mpg350000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train3
  • Exterior lighting3
  • Electrical system3
  • Engine2
  • Air bags2
  • Unknown or other2
  • Seat belts2
  • Fuel/propulsion system1