With 1 recalls and 13 complaints, the 2018 BMW X2 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V4650002018-12-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 BMW X2's biggest weak point? EXTERIOR LIGHTING. It leads 13 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Exterior Lighting4

02Unknown Or Other2

03Electrical System,structure,unknown Or Other1

04Electrical System,exterior Lighting,service Brakes1

05Power Train,electrical System1

13 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X2 Fuel Economy

25–26mpg combined

21-23city

31-32hwy

$2,250-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 BMW X2 ranges from 25 to 26 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

X2 sDrive28i - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

X2 xDrive28i - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 BMW X2

31States

30%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

16511%

CACalifornia

15410%

FLFlorida

1369%

DCWashington DC

1138%

MDMaryland

1057%

ILIllinois

976%

NYNew York

856%

PAPennsylvania

795%

GAGeorgia

695%

NJNew Jersey

674%

DEDelaware

473%

AZArizona

352%

MOMissouri

312%

NC24

NH23

TN21

MA20

WA19

CO18

MI18

CT17

OH17

NV15

RI14

OK10

UT9

AL9

VA9

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 BMW X2 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 BMW X2 a good car to buy?

The 2018 BMW X2 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is exterior lighting, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 BMW X2?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2018 BMW X2. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 BMW X2?

Depending on configuration, the 2018 BMW X2 delivers 25–26 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2018 BMW X2?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 BMW X2, based on 13 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.