2021 BMW M2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 BMW M2, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 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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Seat belts
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW…
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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration. If a damping component is not present, vibration will increase at the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail, which over…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 BMW M2 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Stock OEM right rear spring on 2021 BMW M2 Competition F87 had snapped in two back in August 2023. Vehicle only has about $10,000 miles. Online forums also had online users with the same problem where”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 7, 2023 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 BMW M (M2 Competition Coupe, M235i xDrive Gran Coupe, M240i Convertible, M240i Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–23 / 20–32 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Large Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6/8/12 cyl, 2/3/4.4/6.6 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 2021 BMW M2
How do I know if my 2021 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 BMW M2; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 20V666000).
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
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- 325I1,386 complaints
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- 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.