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2019 BMW M

Gas
Subcompact Cars
25 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
66 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA8
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2019 BMW M is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 25 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the M240i Convertible, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 8 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
M240i ConvertibleGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i CoupeGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i Coupe M PerformanceGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i xDrive ConvertibleGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i xDrive CoupeGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i xDrive Coupe M PerformanceGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo213024$3,250
M240i ConvertibleGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182721$3,700
M240i CoupeGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182721$3,700
M240i Coupe M PerformanceGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182721$3,700
M2 CompetitionGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182520$3,900
M4 ConvertibleGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172520$3,900
M4 Convertible CompetitionGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172520$3,900
M4 CoupeGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182520$3,900
M4 Coupe CompetitionGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182520$3,900
M550i xDriveGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo182520$3,900
M2 CompetitionGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,100
M4 CSGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,100
M4 ConvertibleGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162219$4,100
M4 Convertible CompetitionGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo162219$4,100
M4 CoupeGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,100
M4 Coupe CompetitionGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,100
M5GasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo152117$4,550
M5 CompetitionGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo152117$4,550
M6 Gran CoupeGasRWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo152217$4,550
M6 Gran CoupeGasRWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo142016$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40447, 40444, 40441, 40449, 40446, 40443, 40448, 40445, 40442, 40450.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Power Train

3,012 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.RiskAn electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 19V883000reported Dec 11, 2019BMW of North America, LLC
○minor

Back Over Prevention

257,473 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjustedRiskThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
NHTSA campaign 19V684000reported Sep 27, 2019BMW of North America, LLC
!critical

Fuel System, Other

115 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 19V513000reported Jul 3, 2019BMW of North America, LLC
▲high

Air Bags

5,079 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.RiskAn improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 19V352000reported May 9, 2019BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
8complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 4 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Engine4
Power Train2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Unspecified1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2019 BMW M5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under Technical Service Bulletin Number: SIB 17 03 24. The dealer replaced the coolant expansion tank; however, the vehicle experienced a coolant leak two months later. The message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displ…”Feb 19, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report
“Engine coil and fuel injectors are bad. Injector 8 went bad, followed by 6&7. The next just went bad. Was told only so many available at dealership because of on going problems.”Aug 24, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“Despite following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and having the car serviced at authorized BMW dealerships, I am facing an engine failure that BMW has quoted $44,000 to repair. BMW is only offering $4,000 towards this repair, leaving us with an overwhelming out-of-pocket expense. My insurance pro…”Jul 9, 2024 · Engine · 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 M model years

A

2027 BMW M

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 BMW M

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 BMW M

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2024 BMW M

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2023 BMW M

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2022 BMW M

0 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2021 BMW M

12 recalls · 17 complaints

F

2020 BMW M

15 recalls · 57 complaints

C

2018 BMW M

4 recalls · 41 complaints

C

2017 BMW M

3 recalls · 20 complaints

F

2016 BMW M

6 recalls · 11 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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