BMW X2 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 29 owner complaints for the BMW X2 (model years 2018–2026). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (6 complaints). The 2025 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW X2 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 2 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | 3 of 9 | |
| Engine | 4 | 2 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 of 9 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 of 9 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V422000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module | 2025 | 428 |
| 25V717000 | Oct 21, 2025 | Seat belts: rear/other, retractor | 2026 | 1,024 |
| 25V616000 | Sep 17, 2025 | Seat belts: front, retractor | 2025–2026 | 1,571 |
| 24V697000 | Sep 18, 2024 | Electronic stability control (ESC): control module | 2024 | 309 |
| 24V104000 | Feb 12, 2024 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module | 2024–2025 | 266,716 |
| 20V283000 | May 20, 2020 | Air bags: side/window, curtain | 2020 | 76 |
| 19V601000 | Aug 14, 2019 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2019 | 32 |
| 18V465000 | Jul 11, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2018 | 5,309 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.