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2020 BMW M2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 BMW M2, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-352 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 99%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 16, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 BMW M2 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2020 BMW M2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2021 Q2

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 20V-666 · Oct 29, 2020 · 21 vehicles · 21 repaired

Risk. A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2020 Q4

Air bags: knee bolster

Recall 19V-352 · May 9, 2019 · 5,079 vehicles · 5,029 repaired

Risk. An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other M2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the M2 median. How we score

'16'17'18'19'20'21'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What M2 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PCV fails prematurely, the car makes a high pitch noise and check engine light comes on. Car stalls making it dangerous to drive since it's not responsive as originally designed.
Complaint 11718268 · Feb 16, 2026

Own a 2020 M2?

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