How many recalls does the 2020 BMW M235i have?

The 2020 BMW M235i has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 BMW M235i has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2020 BMW M235i Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 BMW M235i has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 14,011 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 21V091000 2021-02-18 14,011 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

Consequence

If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 BMW M235i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.