Model year guide

2022 BMW 228I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 BMW 228I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2022 BMW 228I — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 BMW 228I at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined27–28 mpg

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

2022 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail NHTSA Campaign #22V513000 · 20/07/2022

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X1 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive30i, and 228i Gran Coupe vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment.

Fix: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. 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.

2022 BMW 228I MPG & running costs

Combined27–28 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,000
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$3,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 BMW 228I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,000
Fuel only$15,000
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.

2022 BMW 228I vehicles on record

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2022 BMW 228I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 BMW 228I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 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 2022 BMW 228I get?

The 2022 BMW 228I has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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