BMW 2020 BMW 228I Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 BMW 228I
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 BMW 228I vehicles due to visibility:power window devices and controls issues. If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026