Sunroof and Power Window Software Anomaly

A software defect can cause the sunroof to continue closing after ignition off or doors locked, potentially violating safety standards. This was addressed by two recalls. Estimated repair cost: $0 - $200 (if recall not performed).

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2020 BMW M235i Maintenance guide

Name: Maintenance dataset for 2020 BMW M235i
Creator: Carfocal

v1.0Updated Jun 4, 2026Daniel Wilson4 Sources Analyzed

MAINTENANCE SUMMARY

The 2020 BMW M235i offers excellent reliability with a score of 9.3, but owners should monitor its electronic systems. Two recalls addressed software issues with the sunroof and power window controls, which were likely to appear early in the vehicle's life.

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Reliability Score

Est. Annual Maintenance Cost

$300 - $500

TSBs & Recalls

0 TSBs | 2 Recalls

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Key Takeaways

Excellent public reliability score of 9.3.
Two recalls were issued, both related to sunroof and power window software.

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