Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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What breaks on a 2015 BMW 228I
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Electrical System
827.6%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 50,000 mi
Engine & Cooling
827.6%
Median failure at 78,800 miles
Airbags
26.9%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 35,000 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
26.9%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 33,000 mi
Other & Unspecified
13.4%
Median failure at 47,000 miles
Seat Belts
13.4%
Median failure at 10,000 miles
Wheels
13.4%
Median failure at 27,500 miles
Tires
13.4%
Median failure at 27,500 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13.4%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 35,000 mi
Fuel & Propulsion
13.4%
Median failure at 31,000 miles
Lights
13.4%
Median failure at 34,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
13.4%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 40,000 mi
Steering
13.4%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
14.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1463.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
29.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
313.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
29.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 2016peak 3Jul 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2015 BMW 228I
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
Recalls on the 2015 BMW 228I
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
25V871000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
24V608000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
24V288000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 40,000 milesNaples, FLCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 2281. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AFTER CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEAT BELT BRUISES AND INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, CHEST AND RIGHT BREAST. THE CONTACTS FRONT PASSENGER ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK. AS A RESULT, MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN BMW COLLISION CENTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #11355580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesNaples, FLCrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 2281. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AFTER CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEAT BELT BRUISES AND INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, CHEST AND RIGHT BREAST. THE CONTACTS FRONT PASSENGER ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK. AS A RESULT, MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN BMW COLLISION CENTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #11355580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesST Simons Island, GAFire
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 228I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY AND THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOM BUSH BMW ORANGE PARK (6914 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244, PHONE NUMBER: (904) 777-2500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSES AND WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA complaint #11031856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesST Simons Island, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 228I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY AND THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOM BUSH BMW ORANGE PARK (6914 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244, PHONE NUMBER: (904) 777-2500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSES AND WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA complaint #11031856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesST Simons Island, GAFire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 228I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY AND THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOM BUSH BMW ORANGE PARK (6914 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244, PHONE NUMBER: (904) 777-2500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSES AND WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA complaint #11031856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesNEW Market, MDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
BMW HIT VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT WHILE EMERGENCY BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY HIT DIRECTLY FROM BEHIND IN I-70 4 CAR PILE-UP. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN VEHICLE IN FRONT (KIA) AND VEHICLE BEHIND (AUDI) BUT DID NOT DEPLOY FROM BMW. DRIVER'S CHIN WAS GASHED OPEN, PROBABLY FROM IMPACT WITH STEERING WHEEL AS A RESULT OF AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING. WHIPLASH, BRUISING, SORENESS ALSO SHOWN IN DRIVER FOLLOWING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10919149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Carmel, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Left rear taillight assembly failed. Needed a whole new taillight assembly, as well as an additional ground cable retrofit repair. This was a known problem and would have been covered under warranty if the problem had surfaced much earlier. In fact, it did occur in the right taillight, and BMW replaced that one.
NHTSA complaint #11749687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Jose, CA
ENGINE
Recall notice from manufacturer since at least September 2024, and no fix has been made yet. Based on manufacturer note: Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit -- Risk Rank = Fire Concerned since problem not addressed for more than a year
NHTSA complaint #11685702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11665770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11665770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesChattanooga, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the electrical connector underneath the hood. The master warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11648945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesChattanooga, TN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the electrical connector underneath the hood. The master warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11648945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesGrand Prairie, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11645141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesGrand Prairie, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The VIN was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11645141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New Rochelle, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11635685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New Rochelle, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11635685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,000 milesCameron Park, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228I. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel went blank and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11622748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,000 milesCameron Park, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 228I. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the instrument panel went blank and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11622748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Davidson, NC
STEERING
The Power Steering and Stability Control warning lights on my 2015 BMW 228i came on while driving. I took it to the dealership who told me the steering rack needed to be replaced. BMW has a service bulletin B32 12 16 which describes same issue as I am experiencing. 2015 228i is listed as an affected model on the bulletin, but my VIN was not included by BMW.
NHTSA complaint #11558844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesNaples, FLCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 2281. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AFTER CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEAT BELT BRUISES AND INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, CHEST AND RIGHT BREAST. THE CONTACTS FRONT PASSENGER ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK. AS A RESULT, MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN BMW COLLISION CENTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #11355580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesNaples, FLCrash2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 2281. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AFTER CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEAT BELT BRUISES AND INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, CHEST AND RIGHT BREAST. THE CONTACTS FRONT PASSENGER ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK. AS A RESULT, MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN BMW COLLISION CENTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #11355580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,000 milesOceanside, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL/BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. NORMAL DRIVING IN CITY. WENT OFF AND ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, NOW THE WARNING IS ACTIVE ALL THE TIME, AND LEFT TAIL LIGHT/TURN SIGNAL NO LONGER WORK.
NHTSA complaint #11341943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,000 milesOceanside, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL/BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED WORKING AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. NORMAL DRIVING IN CITY. WENT OFF AND ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, NOW THE WARNING IS ACTIVE ALL THE TIME, AND LEFT TAIL LIGHT/TURN SIGNAL NO LONGER WORK.
NHTSA complaint #11341943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,800 milesWest Palm Beach, FL
ENGINE
ON DECEMBER 4, 2019, I WAS DRIVING MY BMW X1 TO WORK AT 52 MILE PER HOUR WHEN THE ENGINE ALL OF SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING. THIS ALMOST GOT ME INTO A VERY DEADLY CAR ACCIDENT DURING BUSY TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY, I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE APPROACHING A LEFT TURN LANE INTO OUR OFFICE PLAZA NEAR US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, USCIS OFFICE. I TRIED EVERY MEANS TO RESTART THE ENGINE, IT WOULD NOT START, I CHECKED THE BATTERY AND FOUND IT GOOD. I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2015 BRAND NEW FROM BRAMAN BMW WEST PALM BEACH, OUR BMW X1 2015 WAS PRODUCED IN JANUARY, 2018 AND THE N20 ENGINE INSTALLED ON THIS VEHICLE MUST HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN 2014, WHICH SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE BMW RECALL FILED WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.MY CAR BMW X1 2015 IS STILL WITHIN 7 YEARS OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PUT INTO EFFECT AFTER A PRIOR CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT.CURRENTLY, THERE IS A PENDING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WHICH HAS BEEN CERTIFIED BY THE FEDERAL COURT AND WHICH WILL PREVAIL SOON. THIS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT COVERS 2012-2015 VEHICLES WITH N20 AND N26 ENGINES. PUTTING CUSTOMERS SAFETY AND THEIR LIVES BEFORE THEIR PROFITS AND BMW AND BRAMAN BMW WEST PALM BEACH WILL HAVE TO UPHOLD ITS PROMISE TO THE MINIMUM QUALITY STANDARDS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, GUARANTEEING THE LIVES OF DRIVERS AND AMERICANS. BMW HAS TO STAND BY ITS QUALITY GUARANTEE AND THE BASIC INDUSTRY QUALITY STANDARD AND ANY AND ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS BY BMW MUST BE CORRECTED AND REPAIRED AT ITS OWN EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #11289835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,000 milesST. Louis, MO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH MY SUN ROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS NEARBY AND NO OVERPASSES OR SIGNS ABOVE. THE TEMPERATE WAS ABOUT 40F. MY SUN SHADE VISOR WAS CLOSED BUT GLASS STILL CAME DOWN ON THE HEADS OF MYSELF AND THE PASSENGER. I EXITED THE HIGHWAY AT THE FIRST EXIT ABOUT 1/4 A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE SUNROOF BEFORE THIS HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #11194926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,500 milesCincinnati, OH
WHEELS
AS OEM ON MY BMW 2 SERIES ARE PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 A/S RFT (BMW) BWAUTO - RUN FLAT, SIZE:225/40R18, IN THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE HAD 6 FLATS DUE TO POTHOLES. THESE TIRES ARE INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE VEHICLE. ANY SIMPLE BUMP AND THEY BLOW. EVEN BMW WARNS ABOUT HOW THEY ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CARS AND ROUGH ROADS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BMW REPLACE THESE TIRES AT THEIR EXPENSE BECAUSE THEY ARE INAPPROPRIATE AND A SAFETY PROBLEM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #11090412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,500 milesCincinnati, OH
TIRES
AS OEM ON MY BMW 2 SERIES ARE PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 A/S RFT (BMW) BWAUTO - RUN FLAT, SIZE:225/40R18, IN THE PAST 3 YEARS I HAVE HAD 6 FLATS DUE TO POTHOLES. THESE TIRES ARE INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE VEHICLE. ANY SIMPLE BUMP AND THEY BLOW. EVEN BMW WARNS ABOUT HOW THEY ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CARS AND ROUGH ROADS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BMW REPLACE THESE TIRES AT THEIR EXPENSE BECAUSE THEY ARE INAPPROPRIATE AND A SAFETY PROBLEM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #11090412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,000 milesTHE Villages, FL
POWER TRAIN
THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING WHILE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN "MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE." THE ENGINE RE-STARTED AFTER PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PLACED IN "PARK". THIS EVENT OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS APPROXIMATELY 4000 MILES APART.
NHTSA complaint #11042492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,000 milesTHE Villages, FL
ENGINE
THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING WHILE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN "MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE." THE ENGINE RE-STARTED AFTER PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PLACED IN "PARK". THIS EVENT OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS APPROXIMATELY 4000 MILES APART.
NHTSA complaint #11042492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,000 milesTHE Villages, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE ENGINE QUIT RUNNING WHILE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN "MAXIMUM DRIVETRAIN OUTPUT NOT AVAILABLE." THE ENGINE RE-STARTED AFTER PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PLACED IN "PARK". THIS EVENT OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS APPROXIMATELY 4000 MILES APART.
NHTSA complaint #11042492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesST Simons Island, GAFire
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW 228I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY AND THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TOM BUSH BMW ORANGE PARK (6914 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244, PHONE NUMBER: (904) 777-2500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSES AND WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA complaint #11031856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.