2017 BMW M2 reliability
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW M2 over 10 years — 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 9 M2 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (15 of 17), then Electrical system (1) and Engine (1). The most filings arrived in 2017 (10 of 17).
The 2016 M2 has 5 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2018 has 3 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 BMW M2. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (17 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"INSTRUMENT PANEL HARD TO SEE DURING DAYLIGHT. UNABLE TO SEE SPEED AND TACHOMETER. CAN BE SAFETY ISSUE."
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW M2 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| M2 | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-wheel drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3650 |
| M2 | 3L, 6-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 BMW M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW M2 over 10 years — 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 9 M2 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 BMW M2?
The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (15 of 17), then Electrical system (1) and Engine (1). The most filings arrived in 2017 (10 of 17).
Is the 2017 BMW M2 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 M2 has 5 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2018 has 3 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 BMW M2 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 BMW M2.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 BMW M2?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2017 BMW M2 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 BMW M2 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 BMW M2 is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.