BMW M2 years to avoid and best years
Newer BMW M2 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (17 complaints). From 2020 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2018 at 0 (from 3 complaints), and 2016 at 1 (from 5 complaints). The BMW M2 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 BMW M2, 14 of 17 complaints name Exterior lighting.
Data as of .
2023
2018
2016
2025–26
BMW M2 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW M2. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 |
| 2023 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Powertrain | 19 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 19.5 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 19.5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 19.5 |
| 2018 Fewest | 0 | 3 | 1 | Engine | 21.5 |
| 2017 → Most | 5 | 17 | 0 | Exterior lighting | 21.5 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 1 | 5 | 1 | Exterior lighting | 21.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 6.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/35R19, 265/35R19
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V352000 covers certain 2019-2020 M2 Competition Coupe vehicles (with 230i, M240i, 430i, 440i, M4, and 330i xDrive Sportswagon; ~5,079 units total) where knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded; dealers replace the knee air bag modules. Recall 20V666000 covers certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe vehicles (with 2020 M4 Coupe; ~21 units) where fuel injectors may lack a damping component, risking a fuel-line leak and fire; dealers inspect injectors and replace injectors and the fuel rail when the damper is missing.
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 7.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 275/35R19, 285/30R20
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M2 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2023 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2018 at 0 (from 3 complaints), and 2016 at 1 (from 5 complaints).
Which BMW M2 year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (17 complaints). On the 2017 BMW M2, 14 of 17 complaints name Exterior lighting.
How do BMW M2 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer BMW M2 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2020 on, complaints per year fall.
Which BMW M2 years are too early to compare?
The BMW M2 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a US BMW M2 use?
0W-30 With filter, about 7.4 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW M2?
Published US specs commonly list front 275/35R19, 285/30R20 and rear 275/35R19, 285/30R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW M2?
Recall 19V352000 covers certain 2019-2020 M2 Competition Coupe vehicles (with 230i, M240i, 430i, 440i, M4, and 330i xDrive Sportswagon; ~5,079 units total) where knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded; dealers replace the knee air bag modules. Recall 20V666000 covers certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe vehicles (with 2020 M4 Coupe; ~21 units) where fuel injectors may lack a damping component, risking a fuel-line leak and fire; dealers inspect injectors and replace injectors and the fuel rail when the damper is missing.