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2014 Bmw 228i: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

4Safety recalls
7Owner complaints
—NHTSA overall
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The 2014 Bmw 228i has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2014 Bmw 228i has 4 safety recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific 228i had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 15V189000 · 31/03/2015

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

RiskIf the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyBMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Campaign 24V288000 · 24/04/2024

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

RiskAn inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyDealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

Campaign 24V608000 · 13/08/2024

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.

RiskAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
RemedyDealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
4

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD

Campaign 25V871000 · 17/12/2025

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.

RiskAn inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyDealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What owners complain about

The systems 2014 Bmw 228i owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System2
Fuel2
Propulsion System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Engine1
Steering1

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Bmw 228i have any recalls?

Yes. The 2014 Bmw 228i has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2014 Bmw 228i owners report?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2014 Bmw 228i, most often about the electrical system, fuel, propulsion system.

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