How many recalls does the 2003 BMW 220i have?

The 2003 BMW 220i has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2003 BMW 220i has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2003 BMW 220i?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2003 BMW 220i Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 BMW 220i. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 220i (na). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of steering ability. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.…”

STEERING · reported 2016-07-12

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 BMW 220i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.