2017 BMW 230i Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 BMW 230i. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 6, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 bridgestone tires at discount tire company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 r18 88y sl bsw bm rf and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 r18 92y xl bsw bm rf. On 9/3/2025, we had to replace a front tire (225 /40 r18 88y sl bsw bm rf), due to a hole caused by…”
“On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 bridgestone tires at discount tire company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 r18 88y sl bsw bm rf and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 r18 92y xl bsw bm rf. On 9/3/2025, we had to replace a front tire (225 /40 r18 88y sl bsw bm rf), due to a hole caused by…”
“On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 bridgestone tires at discount tire company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 r18 88y sl bsw bm rf and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 r18 92y xl bsw bm rf. On or before 10/21/2025, we noticed two bulges in the rear tire and had to have it replaced. Not sure…”
“On 4/17/2025, we purchased 4 bridgestone tires at discount tire company. The front two tires are model 225 /40 r18 88y sl bsw bm rf and the rear two tires are model 245 /35 r18 92y xl bsw bm rf. On 9/3/2025, we had to replace a front tire, due to a hole in the tire from pothole damage going about…”
“Bmw passenger restraint sensor failure due to a faulty sensor mat, so the passenger seatbelt will not lock or tighten when braking or in the event of an accident. Took it to the dealer and no evidence of a spill or user error that can tamper with the mat, the sensor simply died after minimal use…”
“Bmw passenger restraint sensor failure due to a faulty sensor mat, so the passenger seatbelt will not lock or tighten when braking or in the event of an accident. Took it to the dealer and no evidence of a spill or user error that can tamper with the mat, the sensor simply died after minimal use…”
“The contact owns a 2017 bmw 230i. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and the vehicle was restarted and the coolant level dropped dramatically. The vehicle was driven to the residence and coolant was added. The…”
“No emergency lights detecting any problems but the ebreak does not work”
Defect investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 BMW 230i as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.