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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2023 | 24 | 33 | 27 | 9.8 | 7.13 | 8.71 | — |
| 2022 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.35 | 9.05 | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.35 | 9.05 | — |
| 2020 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.35 | 9.05 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2015 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 | 19-26 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 | — |
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 | engine | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | — | — | — |
| 2022 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | — | — | — |
| 2021 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | — | — | — |
| 2020 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | — | — | — |
| 2019 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium | — | — | — |
| 2015 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | N55B30M0 | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 320-326 hp, Torque: 330-332 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-6 | 320-326 hp | 330-332 lb-ft | Inline-6 |
| 2014 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium | — | — | — |
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 | Base price | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $45,500, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | $45,500 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $43,100, MSRP range: $43,100 - $47,700, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for coupe and convertible RWD models., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 4/7/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $43,100 | $43,100 - $47,700 | 0.9 | MSRP for coupe and convertible RWD models. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 4/7/2026 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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) | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | 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) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | 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 | 105.1 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | 385 | 13.7 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | adas | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, blindSpotIntervention: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, laneCenteringAssist: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 BMW M235I 2 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | 2015 BMW M235I 2 DR RWD |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2024
NewestThe 2024 BMW M235i presents a strong initial reliability picture with zero recalls or complaints.
2023
The 2023 BMW M235i presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints logged.
2022
The 2022 BMW M235i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.
2021
The 2021 BMW M235i offers engaging performance, but buyers should prioritize inspecting the **seat belt retractors** due to documented recalls.
2020
The 2020 BMW M235i offers engaging performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming a specific recall related to the sunroof and power window auto-closure function has been addressed.
2019
The 2019 BMW M235i presents an unusual reliability profile due to a complete absence of recalls and complaints in the provided data.
2018
The 2018 BMW M235i presents a compelling, albeit data-limited, picture of reliability, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2017
The 2017 BMW M235i presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, suggesting a robust build.
2016
The 2016 BMW M235i offers engaging performance but approaches reliability with caution.
2015
The 2015 BMW M235i is a performance-oriented coupe with a potent engine, but potential buyers must prioritize verifying the completion of a critical airbag recall and thoroughly inspecting for tire sidewall damage, which are the primary ownership concerns.
2014
The 2014 BMW M235i presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW M235i?
Carfocal currently has 11 published M235i reports, covering 2014 through 2024. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2024 BMW M235i presents a strong initial reliability picture with zero recalls or complaints.
Published year coverage: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Is the BMW M235i reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW M235i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2024 bmw m235i presents a strong initial reliability picture with zero recalls or complaints. and as a very new model, the 2024 bmw m235i's long-term value proposition is still unfolding. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW M235i?
Across Carfocal's published M235i guides, recurring problem areas include Water Pump, Oil Filter Housing Gasket, and PCV Valve. 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: Water Pump, Oil Filter Housing Gasket, and PCV Valve.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 11
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints