Model year guide

2022 BMW M235I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 BMW M235I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2022 BMW M235I — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 BMW M235I at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1
Combined26 mpg

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

2022 BMW M235I recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2022 BMW M235I.

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 M235I common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2022 BMW M235I MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
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$3,750 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 BMW M235I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21

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.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 38

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 38.

The engines turbocharger wastegate valve controller limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

Bulletin B010225 · Engine · May 2025

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “di…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

Bulletin B340714 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2023

?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.

Bulletin B520121 · Seats · Aug 2023

Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit c…

Bulletin B630821 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Jun 2023

BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.

Bulletin B120323 · Equipment · Jun 2023

With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.

Bulletin B090221 · Electrical System · Jun 2023

Sudden failure of the power window(s).

Bulletin B510923 · Visibility · May 2023

Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.

Bulletin B630723 · Exterior Lighting · May 2023

Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

Bulletin B514616 · Structure · May 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M235I. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the BMW M235I

The BMW 2 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since the year 2014. The 2 Series was created when BMW spun-off the 2-door models of the BMW 1 Series into a separate series.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2022 BMW M235I vehicles on record

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2022 BMW M235I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 BMW M235I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW M235I. 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 are the most common problems with the 2022 BMW M235I?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2022 BMW M235I get?

The 2022 BMW M235I has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (23 city / 32 highway).

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