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2020 BMW 2 Series

Gas
Subcompact Cars
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
78 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA5
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
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The 2020 BMW 2 Series is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
228i xDrive Gran CoupeGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233327$2,850
230i ConvertibleGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233427$2,850
230i CoupeGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243227$2,850
M235i xDriveGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233226$3,000
230i CoupeGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo213225$3,100
230i xDrive ConvertibleGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo213124$3,250
230i xDrive CoupeGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo213124$3,250

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42461, 41312, 41297, 42462, 41310, 41313, 41311.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Seat Belts

144 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskAn audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V584000reported Aug 16, 2023BMW of North America, LLC
●moderate

Visibility

14,011 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."RiskIf the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V091000reported Feb 18, 2021BMW of North America, LLC
▲high

Air Bags

5,079 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.RiskAn improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.FixBMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 19V352000reported May 9, 2019BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
5complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Electrical System2
Wheels2
Visibility/Wiper1
Power Train1
Unspecified1
Suspension1

What owners describe

“BMW F Series models between 2008-2021 have issues with rear turn signal malfunctions. On my car, the left turn signal stopped working and caused a fault warning. The dealership said the housing needed to be replaced, but then it started working normally, and then the right rear did the same. Since then, I have had inte…”Jun 25, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“1/8/2025 Drive Train Malfunction. Towed to BMW Dealer. Dealership determined a faulty GWS system, Program new system, New center console and battery drained needs replaced. I was told by the dealership this not normal for a vehicle with 22k miles . BMW North Amaerica told me the repair Manager said the faults were caus…”May 19, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other 2 Series model years

A

2027 BMW 2 Series

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 BMW 2 Series

0 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2025 BMW 2 Series

1 recalls · 2 complaints

D

2024 BMW 2 Series

3 recalls · 2 complaints

F

2023 BMW 2 Series

5 recalls · 7 complaints

F

2022 BMW 2 Series

5 recalls · 11 complaints

C

2021 BMW 2 Series

4 recalls · 8 complaints

A

2019 BMW 2 Series

1 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2018 BMW 2 Series

2 recalls · 7 complaints

A

2017 BMW 2 Series

0 recalls · 14 complaints

B

2016 BMW 2 Series

1 recalls · 26 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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