2018 BMW M2 recalls and problems

The 2018 BMW M2 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2018 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 M2 model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

76,547median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Nov 15, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V719000 · 3,188 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2018 vs. other BMW M2 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 BMW M2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 BMW M2, the latest from Nov 15, 2017 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M2?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1), exterior lighting (1), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.