2016 Bmw 228i Safety Report

The 2016 BMW 228i has a very limited safety data profile available from NHTSA, with zero total complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported. This lack of data makes it challenging to form a comprehensive safety picture based solely on consumer complaints. However, the vehicle is subject to one significant recall concerning the engine and engine cooling system. This recall, affecting various BMW models including the 2014-2016 228i, addresses a potential electrical short in the cooling system's pump, which could increase the risk of a fire. While no incidents related to this specific issue have been reported for the 2016 228i in the complaint data, the recall itself indicates a recognized safety concern by the manufacturer and NHTSA. NHTSA has not provided overall, frontal, side, or rollover crash test ratings for the 2016 BMW 228i. This absence of crash test data means there is no independent government assessment of its crashworthiness. Therefore, while the complaint data is remarkably clean, the lack of crash test ratings and the presence of a fire-risk recall are important considerations. The recall specifically targets the cooling system pump, which, if it fails due to an electrical short, poses a high-severity risk of fire. Given the zero reported complaints, there are no common complaint patterns to analyze for this specific model year. The primary safety concern identified is the recall related to the cooling system, which could lead to a fire. Owners should ensure this recall has been addressed. Without crash test data, a full assessment of its occupant protection capabilities cannot be made from NHTSA sources.

Our recommendation: Given zero reported complaints but a significant fire-risk recall and no crash test ratings, ensure the cooling system recall has been completed before purchasing, and consider independent safety reviews.