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2018 BMW 2 Series

Gas
Subcompact Cars
11 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA28 mpg
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The 2018 BMW 2 Series is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 230i Coupe, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 7 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
230i CoupeGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243528$2,750
230i ConvertibleGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243427$2,850
230i xDrive ConvertibleGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233327$2,850
230i xDrive CoupeGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243327$2,850
230i CoupeGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo213225$3,100
M240i ConvertibleGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i CoupeGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i xDrive ConvertibleGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i xDrive CoupeGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i ConvertibleGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182722$3,500
M240i CoupeGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo192822$3,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39113, 39114, 39115, 39218, 39285, 39119, 39116, 39121, 39118, 39120.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Engine And Engine Cooling

5,309 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440RiskA vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V465000reported Jul 11, 2018BMW of North America, LLC
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Electrical System

3,188 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."RiskIf the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 17V719000reported Nov 15, 2017BMW of North America, LLC

NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Engine3
Exterior Lighting2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Wheels1
Electrical System1

What owners describe

“The daytime running lights (DRL) LED module overheated due to poor thermal design burning the connection point and turning the"angel eyes" amber, yellow.When the LED module overheats, it chars and browns the leading edge of the internal fiber optic light tube which permanently alters the refracted light color from cris…”Aug 10, 2026 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report
“oil filter/coolant housing fail at 69,00 miles. Dumped coolant and got quoted for an expensive mechanic fix $4000”May 15, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“2018 BMW M240i - no sound from radio, or any aux input. May be blown amplifier. Extremely loud crackling sound, intermitent sound.”Jan 25, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other 2 Series model years

A

2027 BMW 2 Series

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 BMW 2 Series

0 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2025 BMW 2 Series

1 recalls · 2 complaints

D

2024 BMW 2 Series

3 recalls · 2 complaints

F

2023 BMW 2 Series

5 recalls · 7 complaints

F

2022 BMW 2 Series

5 recalls · 11 complaints

C

2021 BMW 2 Series

4 recalls · 8 complaints

C

2020 BMW 2 Series

3 recalls · 5 complaints

A

2019 BMW 2 Series

1 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2017 BMW 2 Series

0 recalls · 14 complaints

B

2016 BMW 2 Series

1 recalls · 26 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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