2020 BMW 2 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 BMW 2 Series at 24–27 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined mpg
24–27
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 228I, 230I, M235I, M240I.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2020 BMW 2 Series recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW 2 Series, newest first.
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V584000Reported Aug 16, 2023
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Electrical system: Software; Seat belts
Units affected
144 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Visibility: Power window devices and controls and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V091000Reported Feb 18, 2021
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Visibility: Power window devices and controls; Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly
Units affected
14,011 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Risk
If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Risk
An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 BMW 2 Series fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2020 BMW 2 Series crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2020 BMW 2 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 BMW 2 Series 2 DR AWD
Not rated
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Standard
2020 BMW 2 Series 2 DR RWD
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Standard
2020 BMW 2 Series C AWD
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Standard
2020 BMW 2 Series C RWD
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Standard
2020 BMW 2 Series Gran 4 DR AWD
Not rated
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No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2020 BMW 2 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW 2 Series, most recently on Jun 25, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 BMW 2 Series complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
2
Wheels
2
Power train
1
Suspension
1
Unknown or other
1
Visibility/wiper
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
