2021 BMW 230I
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
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 1 complaint
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 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 1 total report mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 230i. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and while attempting to open the driverâs side front door, there was a scraping sound from inside the door brackets.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-16
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-06-15Structure21V342000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been repaired.
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2021-09-03Seat belts21V554000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i),...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 BMW 230I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V342000 · Structure
- Recall 21V554000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2021 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 2021 BMW 230I?
- The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 BMW 230I have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.