2017 BMW 230I
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
4 of 11 total reports mention: tires.
Air bags
2 of 11 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing occupant classification.
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BMW Passenger Restraint sensor failure due to a faulty sensor mat, so the passenger seatbelt will not lock or tighten when braking or in the event of an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-11
Wheels
1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.
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In the last 12 months I had to replace 4 run flat tires at a cost of approximately $1300. The tire were coming off the car, there were bubbles in the tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-26
Power train
1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train.
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Back in 12/2020, my low coolant warning message came on. I went to the dealership and told them they found nothing wrong, as of yesterday 02/2021, it happened again, this time, the engine was overheating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-16
Parking brake
1 of 11 total reports mentions: parking brake.
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No emergency lights detecting any problems but the ebreak does not Work
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-11
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2017 BMW 230I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 BMW 230I reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 230I?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 BMW 230I have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.