2018 BMW X2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 BMW X2, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 BMW X2
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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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 BMW X2 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,648 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When starting my car and moving it into the reverse position or drive it starts to sometimes stalls. It doesn't happen all the time but does happen. It tells me the car is not in park. I brought it to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2026 · Engine
“While driving a drivetrain warning ⚠️ was detected and code was displayed on the I drive, along with a CEL. The vehicle is in limp mode so I was unable to accelerate past 35-40 mph. Took the car into”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 BMW X2 (X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–23 / 31–32 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare BMW X2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW X2 | 1 | 15 |
| 2019 BMW X2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 BMW X2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 BMW X2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 BMW X2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW X2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 BMW X2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X2 | 2 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2018 BMW X2
How do I know if my 2018 BMW X2 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 X2; 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 18V465000).
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.
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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.