Model year guide

2020 BMW 228I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 BMW 228I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 50 on record.

2020 BMW 228I — representative photo
Representative photo

2020 BMW 228I at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined27 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 BMW 228I recalls 2

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #23V584000 · 16/08/2023

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…

Fix: Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #21V091000 · 18/02/2021

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 BMW 228I MPG & running costs

Combined27 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,050
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 BMW 228I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250
Fuel only$15,250
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 BMW 228I vehicles on record

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2020 BMW 228I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 BMW 228I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW 228I. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2020 BMW 228I get?

The 2020 BMW 228I has a U.S. EPA estimate of 27 mpg combined (23 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.