Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 BMW X2: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 BMW X2 at 26–28 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

26–28

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

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 X2 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 BMW X2, newest first.

Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor

NHTSA 25V717000 Reported Oct 21, 2025
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
1,024 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Front: Retractor

NHTSA 25V616000 Reported Sep 17, 2025
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
1,571 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk
A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 BMW X2 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.

2026 BMW X2 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
X2 M35i2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/31/26 mpg$3,150338
X2 xDrive28i2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium24/34/28 mpg$2,950314

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 X2 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 X2 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 BMW X2 SUV N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—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.

2026 BMW X2 owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW X2, most recently on Sep 28, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 BMW X2 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other3
Electrical system1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Steering1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW X2 model years

BMW X2 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 X226–28 mpg———
2025 X226–28 mpg31—
2024 X226–28 mpg22—
2023 X227 mpg01—
2022 X226–27 mpg02—
2021 X226–27 mpg10—
2020 X226–27 mpg12—
2019 X225–26 mpg13—
2018 X225–26 mpg116—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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