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2020 BMW X2 recalls and problems

1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW X2.

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recalls
2
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 BMW X2 recalls

Air bags: side/window, curtain · Air bags: air bag/restraint control module · Air bags

NHTSA campaign 20V283000 · reported May 20, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · 76 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
The risk
If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 23, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported

In 2026, a 2020 BMW X2 was involved in a 40-50 mph, 60-80 degree driver-side impact. The vehicle rotated 40-80 degrees to the right and struck a curb with enough force to shear both front axles and cause multiple tire explosions. Despite this catastrophic structural failure and extreme G-forces, the Supplemental…

Feb 22, 2021 · Unknown or other · 4,480 miles

WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH ALL THE DOORS LOCKED, THE HATCHBACK OPENED WITHOUT ANY PROMPT FROM THE KEY FOB OR DOOR LATCH. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING, SO I WAS ABLE TO USE THE DOOR LATCH TO CLOSE THE BACK HATCH. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER, THE HATCH UNLATCHED TO OPEN, BUT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND AS SOON AS…

X2 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2018 11621
2019 1300
2020 1210
2021 1000
2022 0200
2023 0100

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Questions

Does the 2020 BMW X2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 BMW X2, the most recent reported on May 20, 2020 (Air bags: side/window, curtain, Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW X2?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by unknown or other (1).
How many 2020 BMW X2 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 2 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 23, 2026.