2018 BMW X2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X2 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW X2. That is the most of any X2 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 10,140 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 BMW X2 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 | 6 | 38% | 10,140 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 38% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 100 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 BMW X2 recalls (1)
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Problem: BMW 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, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear brake light bulb housing assemblies melted plastic around metal bulbs contacts. Both tail light assemblies has failed three times each. Changing the bulb doesn't resolve the issue. When driving the car with the ECO start/stop on, the car will roll and then the car will stop and say…
When starting my car and moving it into the reverse position or drive it starts to sometimes stalls. It doesn't happen all the time but does happen. It tells me the car is not in park. I brought it to a shop and they said it's the crankshaft sensor and there is a recall for cars like mine but not…
While driving a drivetrain warning â ï¸ was detected and code was displayed on the I drive, along with a CEL. The vehicle is in limp mode so I was unable to accelerate past 35-40 mph. Took the car into the dealership and was informed that my waste gate actuator failed @59,388 miles. The part is…
Water began accumulating in the front footwell area of the vehicle, resulting in a soaked carpet and persistent musty odor. The condition developed during normal operation of the air conditioning system, without any external water intrusion (no flooding or open windows). The issue appears to be…
Emergency sos malfunction light on
Other BMW X2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 X2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 X2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 X2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 X2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 X2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 X2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 X2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 X2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW X2?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW X2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 BMW X2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X2 model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.