BMW 2 Series
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
22 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 2 Series to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on data from other similar models of the BMW brand.
The 2021 BMW 2 Series has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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The 2021 BMW 2 Series has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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2021 Sports Cars & Convertibles Reliability
No Data Available
BMW vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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Transmission Major
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
NA
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Paint/Trim
NA
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Noises/Leaks
NA
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NA
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In-car Electronics
NA
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NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Brakes
2000
2001
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2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
NA
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
Aug 16, 2023
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What should you do:
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
For more information:
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.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
23V584000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
144
SEAT BELTS
Jul 21, 2021
During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
For more information:
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.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V554000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
21537
STRUCTURE
May 12, 2021
The support may separate from the roof liner and fall into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash necessitating the deployment of the head air bag.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
For more information:
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.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V342000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2
VISIBILITY
Feb 18, 2021
If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
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.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V091000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
14011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 29, 2020
A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration. If a damping component is not present, vibration will increase at the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail, which over time, can result in damage at the connection.
What should you do:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
For more information:
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.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V666000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
21
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