Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | — |
| 2025 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | — |
| 2024 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | — |
| 2023 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 9.8 | 6.92 | 8.4 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | 35 | 29 | 9.05 | 6.72 | 8.11 | — |
| 2021 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 | — |
| 2020 | 21 | 31 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.59 | 9.8 | — |
| 2019 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.35 | 9.41 | — |
| 2018 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.35 | 9.41 | — |
| 2017 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.35 | 9.41 | 24-28 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | B46/B48 | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Note | Base price | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: xDrive, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | xDrive | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $35,300 | — | — | $35,300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $35,300 | — | — | $35,300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $33,150, MSRP range: $33,150 - $40,950, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Base MSRP for 230i Coupe to 230i xDrive Coupe, Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 7/4/2026 | Base price: $40,950 | — | — | $40,950 | USD | $33,150 | $33,150 - $40,950 | 0.9 | Base MSRP for 230i Coupe to 230i xDrive Coupe | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 7/4/2026 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 283 | 10 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 390 | 13.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 18 | 18 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 BMW 230i presents an excellent initial reliability profile with no recalls or complaints logged.
2025
The 2025 BMW 230i presents itself as a solid used car option with a good reliability score.
2024
The 2024 BMW 230i presents a good reliability profile, though buyers must confirm the critical steering recall has been addressed.
2023
The 2023 BMW 230i presents a mixed reliability picture.
2022
The 2022 BMW 230i offers engaging driving dynamics, but a significant electrical fire risk associated with the starter assembly demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2021
The 2021 BMW 230i offers a compelling blend of sportiness and luxury, but buyers should prioritize confirming the completion of the passenger seat belt recall.
2020
The 2020 BMW 230i offers engaging performance and premium feel, but a critical safety recall related to the knee air bag assembly requires careful verification of repair completion.
2019
The 2019 BMW 230i offers engaging driving dynamics, but buyers must confirm the driver and passenger knee airbag recall (19V352000) has been completed.
2018
The 2018 BMW 230i offers engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics but carries a "Below Average" reliability verdict.
2017
The 2017 BMW 230i offers engaging performance, but its "Below Average" reliability verdict warrants careful inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW 230i?
Carfocal currently has 10 published 230i reports, covering 2017 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 BMW 230i presents an excellent initial reliability profile with no recalls or complaints logged.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the BMW 230i reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 230i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bmw 230i presents an excellent initial reliability profile with no recalls or complaints logged. and the 2026 bmw 230i should hold its value well, given its premium brand and sporty appeal. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW 230i?
Across Carfocal's published 230i guides, recurring problem areas include Crankshaft Position Sensor, Water Pump, and Thermostat Assembly. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Crankshaft Position Sensor, Water Pump, and Thermostat Assembly.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints