2017 BMW M2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M2 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW M2. That is the most of any M2 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (15 complaints, 88%), typically at around 533 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 BMW M2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 88% | 533 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 BMW M2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 BMW M2.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The charge pipe, connecting the cold side of the intercooler to the throttle body failed without warning. The failure point was the clamping point to secure the pipe to the throttle body. This vehicle has no powertrain modifications. The failure happened all of a sudden and as a result, my vehicle…
Instrument panel hard to see during daylight. Unable to see speed and tachometer. Can be safety issue.
Poor instrument gauge visibility under shade or overcast. Unable to see gauge markings during the day because there is no back lighting. Bmw changed the instrument gauges in the 2018 model due to this issue but did offer any changes for the 2017 generation.
The instrument cluster gauges (speed and rpm) are very difficult to read under both bright sunny conditions, and dark shadow conditions (in a tunnel, or in shade). Wearing sunglasses? Forget seeing them at all. I find it a safety issue when i have to glance down at the gauges longer than necessary…
Poor visibility of gauge cluster in low light conditions. Makes reading the tachometer and speedometer near impossible in certain light conditions/situations. The 2018 models have a new gauge that solves this issue. I think it is a safety issue and the pre-2018 cars should be recalled to have this…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW M2?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW M2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 BMW M2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M2 model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.