Model year
2018 BMW X2
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 16 complaints for the 2018 BMW X2 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 16 complaints
- 2019 3 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 5 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
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…
Complaints
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, 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
| 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
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 xDrive28i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| X2 sDrive28i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 BMW X2 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.