BMW 2 Series
EPA MPG:
29 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
29 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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There is 1 recall on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2025 2 Series is much more reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The 2025 BMW 2 Series has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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The 2025 BMW 2 Series has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA.
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2025 Sports Cars & Convertibles Reliability
This Car
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BMW 2 Series
BMW 2 Series
vs. Similar Cars
BMW 4 Series
BMW 4 Series
Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang
Mini Cooper
Mini Cooper
BMW vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Redesign year
Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
2024
2025
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
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
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
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
2018
2019
NA
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
NA
2023
NA
2024
NA
2025
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
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 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.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 08, 2026
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
26V438000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
318495
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