2025 BMW X2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 BMW X2, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-104 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 BMW X2 has problems

1 complaint 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
Service brakes10

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

3 recalls

2025 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.

57%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electronic stability control (ESC)

New

Recall 26V-422 · Jul 1, 2026 · 428 vehicles · 246 repaired

Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2026 Q3

Front: retractor

Recall 25V-616 · Sep 17, 2025 · 1,571 vehicles · 1,501 repaired

Risk. A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 24V-104 · Feb 12, 2024 · 266,716 vehicles · 243,841 repaired

Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.

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

2025 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
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In owners' words

What X2 owners report

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

Driving the car from Dallas to Santa Fe with our 20lb Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, the dog put his paw on the Park button (just in front of the console cover and behind the shifter knob) and the car immediately went into a hard braking action. I almost lost control of the car when this happened;…
Complaint 11734245 · Apr 28, 2026

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