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2018 BMW X2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW X2, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-465 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 BMW X2 has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Exterior lighting
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Steering
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 BMW X2 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.
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
2018 vs. every other X2 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 X2 median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 BMW X2, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What X2 owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Rear brake light bulb housing assemblies melted plastic around metal bulbs contacts. Both tail light assemblies has failed three times each. Changing the bulb doesn't resolve the issue. When driving the car with the ECO start/stop on, the car will roll and then the car will stop and say…
Rear brake light bulb housing assemblies melted plastic around metal bulbs contacts. Both tail light assemblies has failed three times each. This issue has occurred on multiple BMW X2s.
The contact owns a 2018 BMW X2. The contact stated that while driving, a "Driver’s side rear turn signal malfunction" message was displayed. Upon investigation, the contact was able to find information online and replaced the rear turn signal bulb herself. The contact stated that several days…
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