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NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2026

BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, covering model year 2026, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 model year with data (2026)
  • latest recall 26V064000 (reported Feb 4, 2026)

BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2026.

  • 2 recall campaigns
BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe recall campaigns covering each model year
2026: 2 campaigns
  1. NHTSA campaign 26V064000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model year 2026

    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."

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

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V717000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

    Model year 2026

    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."

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

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, covering model year 2026. The most recent, 26V064000, was reported on February 4, 2026 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”.

Which BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model year 2026. NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
  • BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
  • BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
  • BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
  • BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
  • BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
  • BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
  • BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

All BMW models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.