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2026 BMW 228I Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

4 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 26V064000
Report Date: February 04, 2026

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.

~202 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 26V064000
Report Date: February 04, 2026

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.

~202 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 25V717000
Report Date: October 21, 2025

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.

~1,024 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 25V717000
Report Date: October 21, 2025

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.

~1,024 vehicles impacted

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