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2026 BMW X2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 X2.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2026 BMW X2 pairs an AM-S7 automatic with an EPA rating of 23/31/26 mpg across city, highway, and combined driving, putting the model year in solid standing on efficiency. With just three owner complaints recorded so far — the largest grouping filed under the vague "Unknown or Other" category — and two recalls on file, the 2026 sits among the quieter iterations in the X2's 2018-to-2026 complaint history. Against that arc, the three complaints logged for 2026 place the model year well below the 2018 peak of 14 and just above the single complaint recorded in 2022, framing the nameplate as having settled into a consistently low-complaint pattern that researchers can treat as a relatively stable reliability baseline.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the X2 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.9–6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2024 M35i (M Sport)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024M35i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-44.90 sec13.50 sec312 hpAWD
2024xDrive28i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.70 sec14.30 sec241 hpAWD
2024xDrive28i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.80 sec14.30 sec241 hpAWD
2024xDrive28i (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.90 sec241 hpAWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2026 BMW X2 registers three consumer complaints, two recalls and zero investigations, positioning it slightly above the low‑complaint baseline set by 20212023 (0–1 complaints, 0–1 recalls) but well below the 2018 peak of 14 complaints. Across the generation, complaints have fallen dramatically from 2018 to 2023, while recalls dipped to zero in 2022‑2023 before rising again to two in 2026, suggesting a modest resurgence in recall activity. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) have also declined sharply, reaching a low of 12 in 2026 after peaking at 108 in 2018, indicating fewer reported service‑related issues this year. The three complaints in 2026 are evenly split among “Unknown/Other,” visibility/wiper, and power‑train areas, with only one crash‑related complaint and no fire complaints, and the data does not specify root causes. Overall, 2026 sits near the bottom of the generation’s complaint trend and shows a reduced TSB burden, making it a comparatively safe year to consider for purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
12
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Visibility/Wiper1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V616000Seat Belts:Front:RetractorReported 17/09/2025

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt… Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

25V717000Seat Belts:Rear/Other:RetractorReported 21/10/2025

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during… Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 12 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B6507262026-03-17Electrical SystemThe following message is displayed on the central information display (CID): “Storage…
B1203262026-03-11Electrical SystemBMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain…
B2801252026-01-27Power TrainSITUATION A Check Control message (CCM) displays for “Transmission oil service required”…
B6528252025-12-10Electrical SystemThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such…
B6527252025-12-09Electrical SystemThe vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific X2. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 X2 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the X2 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.