Bmw 228I electrical problems
19 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
57 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
31,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
19 of 57 complaints match this topic (33.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11673490 · 2025-07-14 (July 14, 2025)
The contact owns a 2014 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Par…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11673490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11289835 · 2019-12-18 (December 18, 2019)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11289835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11622748 · 2024-10-30 (October 30, 2024)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 91,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11622748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11635685 · 2025-01-13 (January 13, 2025)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11635685 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11645141 · 2025-02-26 (February 26, 2025)
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. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11645141 at NHTSA ↗