2019 BMW X2 recalls and problems

The 2019 BMW X2 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2018 Bmw X2
Pictured: a 2018 model; the 2019 may differ in details. Photo: 2018 Bmw X2 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 8 X2 model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
800median miles

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

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1 recall

Steering

Aug 14, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V601000 · 32 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.

Risk: A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

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

2019: 1 complaints201912024: 1 complaints20242026: 1 complaints20261

2019 vs. other BMW X2 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 BMW X2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 BMW X2, the latest from Aug 14, 2019 (steering). 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 2019 BMW X2?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), electrical system (1), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.