2020 BMW M2 Problems & Complaints

Better than average69% fewer complaints than a typical year of the M2 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 BMW M2 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 69% fewer than a typical M2 model year at the same age, making the 2020 one of the better M2 years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 BMW M2 problems

  • Other / not specified
    150%
  • Engine & cooling
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW M2 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW M2. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best M2 years: 2020, 2021. Compare all years →

2020 BMW M2 recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 20V-666 · Oct 29, 2020 · 21 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 19V-352 · May 9, 2019 · 5,079 vehicles

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.

2020 BMW M2 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo6-speed manualRWD18 / 25 / 20
3.0L 6-cyl turbo7-speed dual-clutchRWD17 / 23 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 BMW M2 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 M2 rates better than average: 69% fewer complaints than a typical year of the M2 at the same age. It is one of the best M2 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 BMW M2?

The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2020 BMW M2 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2020 BMW M2, the most recent from October 29, 2020 (fuel injection system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the 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.

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.