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BMW X2Model year report

2026 BMW X2 Problems

Compared with other BMW X2 years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 24 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 BMW X2 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2026 BMW X2. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and fuel system (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I am requesting an executive review of my ongoing case regarding my 2026 BMW X2. Since purchasing the vehicle approximately seven months ago, I have experienced several recurring issues that remain unresolved despite numerous visits to the dealership and multiple communications with BMW Customer Relations. The primary concerns include: • A loud and persistent noise coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. • A recurring check engine light. • A reverse warning notification appearing on the vehicle's screen while I am driving forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745668, filed 2026-06

Electrical system: “I am writing to formally escalate the ongoing mechanical issues with my 2026 BMW X2, which I purchased approximately one year ago from BMW of Norwood. Since less than a month after purchasing this vehicle, I have experienced recurring fuel-system-related vibrations, excessive rattling, and a check-engine light. Despite numerous visits to the dealership, repeated complaints, and ongoing communication with the service department, this issue remains unresolved. Initially, I was told that the noise might be coming from the gas tank cover and that I may not have been closing it properly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11767333, filed 2026-09

Steering: “Vehicle History Report 07/07/2026 05:37 PM 2026 BMW X2 M35I (A7) 4DR SUV Repair Order: 755783 Mileage: 2212 Total: $0.00 Open Date: 05/29/2026 Closed Date: 05/30/2026 Service: CSDR Customer states just test drove shop foreman stated steering wheel off centered and recommending alignment again. Complaint: Customer states just test drove with shop foreman and shop foreman stated steering wheel off centered and recommending alignment again. Cause: Correction: PERFORMED 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. FOUND ALIGNMENT MEASUREMENT TO BE WITHIN MANUFACTURE SPECIFICATION, AND EVEN SIDE TO SIDE. …”

NHTSA complaint #11756822, filed 2026-08

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20265
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2026 BMW X2 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
X2 M35i AWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic233126$3,150
X2 xDrive28i AWD2.0L 4-cyl7-speed automatic243428$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2026 BMW X2 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW X2

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20265—2—28—Too new
20181610,1401—26—Rising

All BMW X2 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 BMW X2 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2026 BMW X2 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2026 BMW X2 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2026 BMW X2 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2026 BMW X2 get?

The EPA rates the 2026 BMW X2 (X2 xDrive28i, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.