What is the most common problem with BMW 2 Series? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent BMW 2 Series Problems
BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER (2014 – 2018) – Glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur
BMW 2 SERIES (2014-08-20 – 2018-02-26) RECALL: Problem description: On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.
BMW 2 SERIES GRAN TOURER (2015 – 2018) – Glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur
BMW 2 SERIES (2015-02-24 – 2018-03-01) RECALL: Problem description: On some diesel vehicles glycol leakage from the EGR-Cooler may occur. In very rare cases this could lead to the melting of the Intake manifold and in very rare cases result in a possible fire.
BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER (2021 – 2023) – The outer seat belts
BMW 2 SERIES (2021-11-12 – 2023-03-22) RECALL: Problem description: In rare cases the lower section of the outer seat belts may have been trapped behind the lower part of the C-pillar interior trim panels.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: BMW Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex BMW 2 Series Problems
- BMW 2-series (2025)on 29/11/2025
The seat belts of the car were not manufactured correctly. In the event of a collision or accident, the restraint function of the seat belts may be reduced and […]
- BMW 2 series (2015 – 2021)on 01/11/2025
Water may come into contact with the starter relay and gradually cause corrosion. This could affect the electrical connection inside the relay and make the […]
- BMW 2 series (2025)on 24/08/2025
Faulty screwing of the ground cable can increase the contact resistance which could lead to heating of the screw connection. Moreover, this can potentially […]
Currently 7104 Recalls