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Owner report · 2024 model year

2024 BMW 2 Series

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 2 of 4 complaints (50%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Engine include more fire reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 6 in 2023 to 4 in 2024.

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

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,600–$3,000
Combined MPG
26–30

Complaints by model year

  1. 72022
  2. 62023
  3. 42024
  4. 32025
  5. 12026

Where owners report problems

  1. Electrical2 (50%)
  2. Engine1 (25%)
  3. Other1 (25%)
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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 2024: 3 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20222023202420252026vs. 2024 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,650–3,0002,650–3,0002,600–3,0002,600–3,0002,500–3,000
Combined MPG26–2926–2926–3026–3026–31
City / Highway MPG23–26 / 32–3522–26 / 32–3522–26 / 32–3523–26 / 32–3823–27 / 32–39
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)300–335300–343296–343288–339279–339
Complaints filed76431Not compared
Recalls issued44200Not compared
Crash-involved complaints10000Not compared
Fire-involved complaints00100Not compared
Injuries reported30010Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared34444

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2024 BMW 2 Series have?

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

What gas mileage does the 2024 BMW 2 Series get?

EPA rates it 26–30 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 BMW 2 Series?

EPA estimates $2,600–$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.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S8)42.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars26 mpg (high)35 mpg (high)30 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)296 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (S8)63.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars22 mpg (low)32 mpg (low)26 mpg (low)$3,000 (high)343 g/mi (high)
Configuration 3Automatic (S8)42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars23 mpg33 mpg27 mpg$2,850330 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic (S8)42.0LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg$2,750315 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (S8)42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg$2,850325 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic (S8)42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg$2,750314 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic (S8)63.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars23 mpg32 mpg (low)26 mpg (low)$3,000 (high)338 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine10100
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical20000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other10000

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 (2)

  • 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.

  • STEERING

    Campaign 23V770000 · Nov 16, 2023

    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
    Consequence
    A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.