The service and repair manual for the 2016 BMW 228i — the 2.0L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Other 2016 228i variants | 228i xDrive → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 30 complaints · 73 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 228i manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 622
- Engine Performance 6,765
- Accessories & Equipment 10,743
- General Information 5,898
- Body & Frame 6,121
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 160
- Brakes 158
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 761
- Restraints 1,194
- Drivelines & Axles 1,716
- Steering 494
- Electrical 6,593
- Suspension 1,289
- Engine Mechanical 2,700
- Transmission 1,227
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 228i
- Engine And Engine Cooling — cooling system › pump · 24V608000An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 30 complaints and BMW has issued 73 technical service bulletins for the 2016 228i. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 228i manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 228i?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2016 228i problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2016 228i, covering engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2016 228i wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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