2018 BMW M2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 BMW M2, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW M2
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 BMW M2 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,899 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW M2. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a routine leak of the differential seal. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the lef”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2026 · Suspension
“I was driving on a highway accelerating to merge to left lane when suddenly my charge pipe exploded and my vehicle lost almost all power. The sudden power loss put me in extreme danger as I tried to p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2024 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 BMW M (M2, M3, M3 CS, M4 Convertible, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–20 / 20–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW M2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW M2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 BMW M2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 BMW M2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 BMW M2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW M2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 BMW M2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW M2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 BMW M2 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 BMW M2
How do I know if my 2018 BMW M2 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 BMW M2; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V719000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.