Model year
2018 BMW 2 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 2 Series for 2018. Under the matched name 230I, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 4 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 230I are ENGINE (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1), WHEELS (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 7 complaints
- 2015 17 complaints
- 2016 18 complaints
- 2017 11 complaints
- 2018 4 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 7 complaints
- 2023 6 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
- 2025 3 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2018. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230I | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Recalls for 230I
18V465000 · Jul 11, 2018
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…
17V719000 · Nov 15, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these…
Complaints for 230I
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 230I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230i Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 230i Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 230i xDrive Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| M240i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| M240i Coupe · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| M240i xDrive Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| M240i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| M240i Convertible · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| M240i xDrive Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 230i xDrive Coupe · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 230i Coupe · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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