2022-2025 BMW 2 Series (G42) Reliability
- 30 NHTSA complaints
- 1 recall
- 2 fire reports
- 1 crash report
Data covers 6 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.
B48B20
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 255 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
B58B30
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo / 382 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Most Common 2 Series Problems, by Owner Complaints
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the BMW 2 Series, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series reliable?
The 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series has a Reliability score of 9.1 out of 10: very few owner complaints against similar compacts of the same age. A score of 7.0 means as many owner complaints as similar vehicles. It has been on the road under five years, so the score can still move.
What are the most common 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series complaints?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the engine.
Is the 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series have?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on file for the 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used BMW 2 Series?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the 2 Series have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2022-2025 BMW 2 Series. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 30 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-11-03.