2016 BMW 228I Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 BMW 228I.

20152020
Complaints
30
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2016 BMW 228I Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:75,967 mi
#29 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:110,000 mi
#32 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 BMW 228I.

Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,967
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2016 BMW 228I

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~720,796 vehicles.

24V608000Electrical System:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:pump
~720,796 affected

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

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2016 BMW 228I — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 BMW 228I reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2016 BMW 228I has 30 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 BMW 228I?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 75,967 mi); Engine & Cooling (9 complaints, avg 110,000 mi); Seat Belt Issues (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 BMW 228I?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,088 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2016 BMW 228I have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 720,796 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 BMW 228I?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 228I reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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