Model year guide

2023 BMW 228I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 BMW 228I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2023 BMW 228I — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 BMW 228I at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined27–28 mpg

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

2023 BMW 228I recalls 1

Structure:body NHTSA Campaign #24V711000 · 25/09/2024

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. 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.

2023 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 2023 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.

2023 BMW 228I vehicles on record

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2023 BMW 228I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 BMW 228I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 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 2023 BMW 228I get?

The 2023 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.