Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X2, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Visibility/wiper1
- Steering1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 BMW X2 failed the safety check 0.31% of the time — 55% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 14,261 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
4,882 BMW X2 cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 6.3 l/100 km on the road against 5.3 in the WLTP test (+19%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,808 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Diesel | 2,097 | 6.3 | 5.3 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 977 | 6.7 | 1.7 | +295% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 BMW X2 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 hybrid (92 kW, 123 hp), 2.0 petrol (131 kW, 176 hp) and 1.5 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hybrid | 92 kW 123 hp | 153 |
| 2.0 petrol | 131 kW 176 hp | 50 |
| 1.5 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 45 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
259 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 70% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €63,377.
Most common APK defects
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht1
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont1
- Motorsteunrubber doorgescheurd/vulkanisatie geheel los1
- Band beschadigd1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,635 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 8 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
6 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
37 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW X2 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 BMW X2 SUV FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2023 BMW X2.
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2023 BMW X2.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 2023 BMW X2: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012092 | Due to a software error in the Basic Central Platform (BCP), Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) is no longerpossible. |
| 11012087 | Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. |
| 11012082 | The tailgate/trunk will not latch when closed. |
| 11009003 | During a parking maneuver with activated Park Distance Control (PDC), intermittently the parking instructions displayed in the Central Information Display (CID) are shown in German. The text in the instructions read: "Mit dem Parken beginnen" or Einparken Starten (start parking). |
| 11006734 | Customer states they started to receive Check Control messages for the drivers seat at the end of eachdriving cycle: One or more of the following check control messages (CCM) were present at that time: CCM 434 Seat calibration required. CCM 108 Driver restraint system. Eventually multiple restarts after they first noticed the CCM the seat stopped functioning, the air bag warninglamp illuminated in the instrument cluster, and they received a new Check Control message: CCM 97 Restraint system. There are now 6 DTC faults stored: ACSM6 Air Bag module 930D86 - Function restraint system driver restr |
| 11006725 | Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splinedconnection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. |
| 11005450 | The seat initialization and memory has been lost; Or Repeat failure of seat initialization after completing the test module via ISTA. One or both of the following check control messages (CCM) may be present: CCM 108 Driver restraint system CCM 109 Passenger restraint system |
| 11005246 | The washer fluid cleaning system has air remaining in its components, and/or the fluid lines after a previous repair has been performed. The previous repair may have involved draining, opening, and replacingcomponents in the system. |
| 11005241 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the HU has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
| 11005217 | Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splinedconnection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. |
| 11002674 | While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. |
| 11002657 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
| 11000629 | Steering Wheel Module Return |
| 11000566 | The Check Control Message Emergency call not available is displayed to the customer. Check Control Message 299 is stored in the Instrument Cluster check control message list or in the vehiclekey data. This fault may be intermittent and can heal itself after a drive cycle. It may no longer be displayed to the customer in the next life cycle. |
| 11000533 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
| 11000532 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the HU has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
| 11000528 | In certain vehicles, the speeds in the Active Safety menu may be incorrectly displayed as 0 miles per hour(MPH). |
| 11000509 | The overhead reading lights are not bright enough on SP21 (Service Pack 2021) vehicles. |
| 11000503 | Micro-movements combined with frictional corrosion can increase wear on the longitudinal splined connection between the double clutch transmission (DCT) and the transfer box. |
| 10253730 | The buttons on the GWS do not work, or the function indicator lighting has failed. One or more of the following faults are saved in the fault memory for the GWS : 80268E - Park button sticking and/or 80268F - Parking button defective and/or 802680 - Functional display defective and/or 802681 - Locator lighting defective and/or 802691 - Release button fault |
| 10252135 | After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Platform(BCP) module. 80424A Remote control receiver at the front (FBD5 VM): Programming defective 80424B Remote control receiver at the rear (FBD5 HM): Programming defective 80424C Remote control receiver at the front left (FBD5s VL): Programming defective 80424D Remote control receiver at the front right (FBD5s VR): Programming defective 80424E Remote con |
| 10252033 | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots. |
| 10250376 | When the Rear View Camera is activated, the Park Distance Control (PDC) display on the central information display (CID) may not display, or may display with errors. |
| 10250375 | The initial loading time for the Central Information Display (CID) takes a significantly long time. The start-up animation remains on the CID for more than 30 seconds. |
| 10249435 | Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)