Most common 2017 BMW M2 problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW M2 complaints by model year
Best M2 years: 2020, 2021. Compare all years →
What 2017 BMW M2 owners say
Lights
Please look at the attached pic. The speedometer/gauges cluster looks dark in garage, tunnels, cloudy conditions, under tree cover. There is no illumination during the daytime. You can't even read the speedometer or rpms at a glance which is a safety hazard. I almost crashed multiple times trying to read the speedometer and fuel gauges. The console light wheel knob is already turned all the way up. I checked all the options already and there is nothing there to control the gauges cluster illumination. I have contacted BMW numerous times and they have ignored all of my inquiries. This is really disappointing from BMW. A 60K car shouldn't have this problem. When driving through a garage or tree cover or cloudy conditions you can't read the speed you're going. This is a major safety hazard. There are posts regarding this on official BMW forums. Please have BMW perform recalls or fix this.
The instrument cluster gauges (speed and RPM) are very difficult to read under both bright sunny conditions, and dark shadow conditions (in a tunnel, or in shade). Wearing sunglasses? Forget seeing them at all. I find it a safety issue when I have to glance down at the gauges longer than necessary and take my eyes off the road, and squint to decipher what speed I'm going. The only way to help this (but not completely) is to turn on the parking lights which turns on the backlight. At dusk or at night it reads fine, but in daylight sun or shade it makes no difference. I find it to be a serious design and safety flaw and dangerous. Please investigate to see if this can be remedied by the manufacturer either by a software update, or cluster modification. Thank you
2017 BMW M2 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 20 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 BMW M2 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the M2 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 BMW M2?
The lights — 15 complaints, 88% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (1) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW M2 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 BMW M2. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW M2?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020 and 2021. See the full BMW M2 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 BMW M2 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 0 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.