2020–2021 BMW 228I & BMW M235I Visibility Recall 21V091000
NHTSA recall 21V091000 covers about 14,011 2020–2021 BMW 228I & BMW M235I vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Feb 18, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V091000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Visibility (sun/moon roof assembly)
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."
The risk
If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Apr 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 228I | 2020–2021 | — |
| BMW M235I | 2020–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Feb 18, 2021
- Owner notification
- Apr 16, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 118
Check your VIN for 21V091000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V091000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V091000?
NHTSA recall 21V091000 covers about 14,011 2020–2021 BMW 228I & BMW M235I vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Feb 18, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V091000?
NHTSA's record for 21V091000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V091000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V091000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V091000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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