2018 BMW X2

19 complaints filed with NHTSA.

19
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
SERVICE BRAKES2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS1
STEERING1
WHEELS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
AIR BAGS1
POWER TRAIN1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:BULBS1

Recalls (1)

18V46500011/07/2018

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 September 12, 2018, B

Recent Complaints

20250331UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EMERGENCY SOS MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

20250317SERVICE BRAKES

Rear brake light bulb housing assemblies melted plastic around metal bulbs contacts. Both tail light assemblies has failed three times each. This issue has occurred on multiple BMW X2s.

20250317ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rear brake light bulb housing assemblies melted plastic around metal bulbs contacts. Both tail light assemblies has failed three times each. This issue has occurred on multiple BMW X2s.

20250317EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Rear brake light bulb housing assemblies melted plastic around metal bulbs contacts. Both tail light assemblies has failed three times each. This issue has occurred on multiple BMW X2s.

20250128EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:BULBS

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X2. The contact stated that while driving, a "Driver’s side rear turn signal malfunction" message was displayed. Upon investigation, the contact was able to find information online and replaced the rear turn signal bulb herself. The contact stated that several days later, the failure returned, and the contact decided to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the defect was a known issue caused by the casing around the tai

Mileage: 10,140

20240922EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Experiencing an issue with rear turn signal not functioning properly. Replaced bulb but problem not resolved. Checked internet to find others are experiencing issue with part melting causing bulb socket to loose connectivity causing the problem. Serious safety concern by my standards. Wife’s vehicle and she is constantly getting the finger and angry drivers behind honking and screaming at her.

20240819EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW X2 "REAR TAIL LIGHT MALFUNCTION" OCCURS CONSISTENTLY. Seems like a manufacturer defect. I took it to the dealer once and had the bulb changed when I was there for scheduled service and it worked for 1 day and then back to the fault. Seems to be a common manufacturer defect: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 
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20240308FireUNKNOWN OR OTHER

My car started fire by itself. It was parked in front of my house. I drove 90 miles from my work in the same evening. I came home at 7:00pm, and since then my car was untouched. At 1:30am of the night, I heard something "pop" outside and it started making noise like something is on fire. And then I opened the window to find out my car is on fire. It was parked right in front of my house, the fire would move to my house anytime, but my neighbor called the police and fire station for me, and told

20231207POWER TRAIN

Faulty or weak torsion spring in gear shift selector assembly causing multiple codes of improper transmission shift position. Indication of warning to use parking brake due to potential rolling.

20231207ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Faulty or weak torsion spring in gear shift selector assembly causing multiple codes of improper transmission shift position. Indication of warning to use parking brake due to potential rolling.

20231009EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I have had trouble with both my right and left taillight blinkers failing at various times. In the first instance, I took the car into BMW of Seattle to get a new bulb, but this did not fix the problem. After talking with the parts department, the man informed me that it might be an issue with the bulb socket. We tried replacing this but it still didn't work. The technician ended up scraping corrosion off of the contacts in the taillight assembly, which makes it work for a time, but then work ei

20230224CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2018 BMW X2. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. As a result, the contact sustained an injury to the neck, back, chest, and left arm. Medical attention was required, and the ambulance was called to the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer was notif

Mileage: 32,000

20201002FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AIR CONDITIONER BLOWING NO AIR FELT LIKE WHEN IT NEEDS FREON, GAS METER WENT FROM HALF TANK TO A QUARTER WITHIN A 30 MILE DRIVE VERY UNUSUAL FOR THIS CAR. MY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WAS HACKED A PERSON CAME THROUGH THE SPEAKER AND VERBAL THREATENED MY LIFE THIS IS REPORTED TO FBI. THIS WAS NOT THE RADIO, THEY SAID MY NAME.

Mileage: 26,000

20201002UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR CONDITIONER BLOWING NO AIR FELT LIKE WHEN IT NEEDS FREON, GAS METER WENT FROM HALF TANK TO A QUARTER WITHIN A 30 MILE DRIVE VERY UNUSUAL FOR THIS CAR. MY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WAS HACKED A PERSON CAME THROUGH THE SPEAKER AND VERBAL THREATENED MY LIFE THIS IS REPORTED TO FBI. THIS WAS NOT THE RADIO, THEY SAID MY NAME.

Mileage: 26,000

20191003STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW X2. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO STEER THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF WILMINGTON (4920 NEW CENTRE DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403, (910) 392-2700) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE FAILURE WAS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF

Mileage: 100

20191003WHEELS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW X2. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO STEER THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF WILMINGTON (4920 NEW CENTRE DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403, (910) 392-2700) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF THE FAILURE WAS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIF

Mileage: 100

20190323CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

2018 BMW X2. THE CAR HAS THE PARKING ASSIST FUNCTION, WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO PARALLEL PARK THE CAR. AT DELIVERY, I WAS TOLD HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM FINDS A SPACE, STEERS AND BRAKES. THE VIDEO ON THE DEALERSHIP WEBSITE SAYS IT BRAKES FOR YOU. HTTPS://WWW.PASSPORTBMW.COM/BLOGS/846/MARLOW-HEIGHTS-BMW-DEALER/WATCH-HOW-TO-ACTIVATE-THE-PARKING-ASSISTANT-FEATURED-ON-YOUR-BMW/. THE VIDEO MAKES NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN MODELS AND IS UP AS OF 3/23/19. THE VEHICLE MANUAL SAYS NOTHING ABOUT

Mileage: 5,000

20190323CrashSERVICE BRAKES

2018 BMW X2. THE CAR HAS THE PARKING ASSIST FUNCTION, WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO PARALLEL PARK THE CAR. AT DELIVERY, I WAS TOLD HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM FINDS A SPACE, STEERS AND BRAKES. THE VIDEO ON THE DEALERSHIP WEBSITE SAYS IT BRAKES FOR YOU. HTTPS://WWW.PASSPORTBMW.COM/BLOGS/846/MARLOW-HEIGHTS-BMW-DEALER/WATCH-HOW-TO-ACTIVATE-THE-PARKING-ASSISTANT-FEATURED-ON-YOUR-BMW/. THE VIDEO MAKES NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN MODELS AND IS UP AS OF 3/23/19. THE VEHICLE MANUAL SAYS NOTHING ABOUT

Mileage: 5,000

20190323CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

2018 BMW X2. THE CAR HAS THE PARKING ASSIST FUNCTION, WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO PARALLEL PARK THE CAR. AT DELIVERY, I WAS TOLD HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM FINDS A SPACE, STEERS AND BRAKES. THE VIDEO ON THE DEALERSHIP WEBSITE SAYS IT BRAKES FOR YOU. HTTPS://WWW.PASSPORTBMW.COM/BLOGS/846/MARLOW-HEIGHTS-BMW-DEALER/WATCH-HOW-TO-ACTIVATE-THE-PARKING-ASSISTANT-FEATURED-ON-YOUR-BMW/. THE VIDEO MAKES NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN MODELS AND IS UP AS OF 3/23/19. THE VEHICLE MANUAL SAYS NOTHING ABOUT

Mileage: 5,000