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2021 BMW X2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2021 BMW X2. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
26–27
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2021 BMW X2

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts

    NHTSA 21V554000 Reported 21,537 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 BMW X2. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2021 BMW X2 (X2 M35i, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined26–27 mpg
City / Highway23–24 / 30–32
FuelPremium
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4 cyl, 2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare BMW X2 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW X2 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2018 BMW X2115
2019 BMW X213
2020 BMW X212
2021 BMW X210
2022 BMW X201
2023 BMW X201
2024 BMW X222
2025 BMW X231
2026 BMW X225

Checking a specific 2021 BMW X2

How do I know if my 2021 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 2021 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 21V554000).

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

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.