Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | −57% | 2 | Suspension | Average |
| 2020 | 2 | −69% | 2 | Engine | Good |
| 2017 | 17 | — | — | Headlight | Limited data |
| 2016 | 5 | — | 1 | Headlight | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median M2 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common BMW M2 problems
Latest BMW M2 recalls
Seat belts
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021.
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020.
Air bags › Knee bolster
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Structure › Frame and members
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the BMW M2 should you avoid?
None of the BMW M2 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the BMW M2?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other M2 years at the same age, followed by 2021. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common BMW M2 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the lights (20), engine & cooling (2) and electrical system (1). Headlight complaints peak in the 2017 model year.
How many recalls has the BMW M2 had?
4 recalls across 2016–2021. The model year with the most is 2020. See all BMW M2 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.