2026 BMW 2 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 BMW 2 Series at 26–31 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
26–31
NHTSA overall rating
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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 GRAN COUPE, 228I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE, 230I, M235I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE.
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.
2026 BMW 2 Series recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 BMW 2 Series, newest first.
Exterior lighting
NHTSA 26V064000Reported Feb 4, 2026
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
202 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."
Risk
A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 27, 2026.
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 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.
2026 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.
2026 BMW 2 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2026 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD
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No
2026 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD
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No
2026 BMW 2 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWD
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No
2026 BMW 2 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A FWD
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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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2026 BMW 2 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW 2 Series, most recently on Mar 27, 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 2026 BMW 2 Series complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
