2019 BMW 230I

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2019 BMW 230I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:00.436Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 4 complaints 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2025: 3 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint
2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2024 2025: 3 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2026
2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaint 2019 1 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2023 2024: 3 complaints 2024 2025: 3 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2026

2019: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
201711
20184
20191
20202
20211
20223
20234
20243
20253
20261

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving the vehicle on the Florida turnpike I received the message that the coolant was low, then another message to pull over immediately to prevent engine overheat. I pulled over as soon as I could and the engine ceased to operate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-06

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2019-07-08Air bags19V352000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Buy-smart checklist

2019 BMW 230I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V352000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2019 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 2019 BMW 230I?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 230I have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.