Research · 6 model years
BMW 2 SeriesEvery model year, 2014–2025
Across the 6 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 59 owner complaints for the BMW 2 Series. The 2016 model year has the most complaints (26).
BMW 2 Series years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 9 | 0 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 26 | 0 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 12 | 1 | Not rated | 26 |
- 20250 recalls · 2 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20182 recalls · 5 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20170 recalls · 9 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20160 recalls · 26 complaints · 24 mpg
- 20152 recalls · 5 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20144 recalls · 12 complaints · 26 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026