Owner report · 2023 model year

2023 BMW 2 Series

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Driver Assistance & Speed Control

Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 3 of 6 complaints (50%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 7 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.

Data last changed Nov 7, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 6
Recall campaigns: 4
EPA fuel cost per year: $2,650–$3,000
Combined MPG: 26–29

Complaints by model year

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72022
62023
42024
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Where owners report problems

Driver Assistance & Speed Control3 (50%)
Engine2 (33%)
Brakes1 (17%)
Electrical1 (17%)
Other1 (17%)
Transmission & Drivetrain1 (17%)

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2023: 3 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	vs. 2023 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,750–3,200	2,650–3,000	2,650–3,000	2,600–3,000	2,600–3,000
Combined MPG	24–28	26–29	26–29	26–30	26–30
City / Highway MPG	21–25 / 30–33	23–26 / 32–35	22–26 / 32–35	22–26 / 32–35	23–26 / 32–38
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	319–366	300–335	300–343	296–343	288–339
Complaints filed	9	7	6	4	3	Not compared
Recalls issued	4	4	4	2	0	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	0	1	0	0	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	1	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	0	3	0	0	1	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	5	3	4	4	4

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2023 BMW 2 Series have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 BMW 2 Series?

Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 3 of 6 NHTSA complaints (50%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2023 BMW 2 Series get?

EPA rates it 26–29 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 BMW 2 Series?

EPA estimates $2,650–$3,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	26 mpg (high)	35 mpg (high)	29 mpg (high)	$2,650 (low)	300 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	24 mpg	34 mpg	28 mpg	$2,750	314 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic (S8)	6	3.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	22 mpg (low)	32 mpg (low)	26 mpg (low)	$3,000 (high)	343 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4	Automatic (S8)	6	3.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	23 mpg	32 mpg (low)	26 mpg (low)	$3,000 (high)	338 g/mi
Configuration 5	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	23 mpg	33 mpg	27 mpg	$2,850	330 g/mi
Configuration 6	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	24 mpg	34 mpg	28 mpg	$2,750	315 g/mi
Configuration 7	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	24 mpg	33 mpg	27 mpg	$2,850	324 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries	Deaths
Engine	2	0	0	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	1	0	0	0	0
Fuel System	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical	1	0	0	0	0
Brakes	1	0	0	0	0
Steering	0	0	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	0	0	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	0	0	0	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	3	0	0	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	0	0	0	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	0	0	0	0	0
Other	1	0	0	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Campaign 26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Consequence
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Campaign 24V711000 · Sep 25, 2024
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
A loose front body structure may not adequately protect occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, tighten the front structure bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Campaign 23V099000 · Feb 17, 2023
Defect
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."
Consequence
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Campaign 23V039000 · Feb 1, 2023
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
Consequence
A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.