2015–2027 · 13 model years · 24 recalls

BMW 2 Series problems by year

We don't rate the BMW 2 Series yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (40). Owners complain most about electrical system. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Electrical system35
Engine & cooling26
Body, glass & interior22
Driver-assist & stability13
Airbags & seat belts11
Wheels & tires9

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every BMW 2 Series year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 2 SeriesNot rated yet0031
2026 2 SeriesNot rated yet1031
2025 2 SeriesNot rated yet9030
2024 2 SeriesNot rated yet5230
2023 2 SeriesNot rated yet11429
2022 2 SeriesNot rated yet19429
2021 2 SeriesNot rated yet13428
2020 2 SeriesNot rated yet8327
2019 2 SeriesNot rated yet1128
2018 2 SeriesNot rated yet8228
2017 2 SeriesNot rated yet17028
2016 2 SeriesNot rated yet40127
2015 2 SeriesNot rated yet35327

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common BMW 2 Series problems?

Owners complain most about electrical system, engine & cooling, body, glass & interior.

Which BMW 2 Series year has the most recalls?

The 2023, with 4 recalls on record with NHTSA.