BMW M2 recalls

17 official safety recalls for the BMW M2 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported December 18, 2025Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2025/34971,635 vehicles affected

    An affected driver or passenger airbag may deploy with excessive force and release sharp metal fragments, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. The airbags will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)
    Defect
    Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.
    Remedy
    Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

  2. Head air bag inflator may leak or rupture

    Reported December 17, 2025Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 25V871000851 vehicles affected

    The inflator may leak gas or rupture at a weld, so the air bag may only partly inflate or metal fragments may enter or exit the vehicle. This can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the head air bags free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
    Consequence
    An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  3. Passenger airbag seam may be incorrectly sewn

    Reported September 24, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/42833 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag seam may not have been sewn to specification. The passenger airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Replace the Passenger Airbag
    Defect
    On certain vehicles the passenger airbag may not have had the seam sewn according to the specifications.
    Remedy
    Replacement of the passenger airbag

  4. Head air bag inflator may leak or rupture

    Reported April 24, 2024Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 24V2880005,761 vehicles affected

    The head air bag inflator may fail at a weld, leaking gas or rupturing. A rupture may send sharp metal fragments into or out of the vehicle; a leak may leave the air bag partly inflated. Dealers will replace the head air bags free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
    Consequence
    An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  5. Power windows and sunroof may close without the key present

    Reported February 17, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V0990003,193 vehicles affected

    The software may allow power windows and the sunroof to close after the digital key is removed, increasing the risk of injury to occupants inside. Dealers will update the software free of charge. The digital key's cellular and Wi-Fi functions will be deactivated until the update is installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
    Consequence
    Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Seat backrest covers may break during air bag deployment

    Reported February 1, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V039000804 vehicles affected

    Second-row seat backrest covers may break when side air bags deploy, causing the bags to deploy improperly and increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the covers free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
    Consequence
    A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported January 24, 2023Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2023/016EU Safety Gate A12/00868/23333,284 vehicles affected

    Degraded airbag propellant tablets may cause overly rapid combustion when the airbag activates, which could rupture the inflator body. Replace the driver airbag module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
    Defect
    A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

  8. Passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early

    Reported July 21, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V55400021,537 vehicles affected

    The passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may deactivate before the webbing fully retracts. In a crash, a retractor that does not work as intended increases injury risk. Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  9. Roof liner supports may come loose

    Reported May 12, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V3420002 vehicles affected

    Roof liner supports may separate, fall into the passenger compartment and increase injury risk in a crash requiring head air bag deployment. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached.
    Consequence
    The support may separate from the roof liner and fall into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash necessitating the deployment of the head air bag.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will not be sent. The one owner was notified on June 15, 2021 by telephone and the vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Sunroof may keep closing after vehicle is switched off

    Reported February 18, 2021Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 21V09100014,011 vehicles affected

    If automatic closure is initiated, the sunroof may keep closing after the vehicle is switched off, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will update the sunroof software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    BMW 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."
    Consequence
    If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    BMW 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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Missing injector damping elements may cause fuel leaks

    Reported December 7, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/35272 vehicles affected

    Missing damping elements in some injectors may affect fuel lines and cause leaks. The elements will be checked and installed or replaced; the high pressure fuel rail will also be replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE DAMPING ELEMENTS MAY BE MISSING FROM SOME INJECTORS WHICH COULD AFFECT FUEL LINES AND LEAD TO LEAKS
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks.
    Remedy
    Check and install/replace damping elements. Replace high pressure fuel rail if necessary.

  12. Fuel injector damping component may be missing

    Reported October 29, 2020Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 20V66600021 vehicles affected

    Without a damping component, vibration may damage the fuel line connection to the fuel rail, causing a fuel leak that could increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect the injectors and replace the injectors and fuel rail if the component is missing, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration. If a damping component is not present, vibration will increase at the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail, which over time, can result in damage at the connection.
    Consequence
    A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  13. Knee air bags may not deploy as intended

    Reported May 9, 2019Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 19V3520005,079 vehicles affected

    The driver or passenger knee air bag may be improperly folded or assembled and may not deploy as intended, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the knee air bag modules free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
    Defect
    BMW 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.
    Consequence
    An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
    Remedy
    BMW 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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Crankshaft sensor may cause engine stall

    Reported July 11, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V4650005,309 vehicles affected

    Incorrect sensor firmware may prevent the crankshaft sensor from processing input properly, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Defect
    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, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
    Consequence
    A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  15. Instrument panel display may not illuminate properly

    Reported November 15, 2017Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 17V7190003,188 vehicles affected

    A software error may prevent the instrument panel display or its control and warning symbols from illuminating, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the display software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
    Consequence
    If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  16. Rear sub-frame bolts may loosen

    Reported September 9, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V653000196 vehicles affected

    Rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused during servicing and could loosen, affecting handling and control. Dealers will replace the bolts with new ones free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
    Defect
    BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
    Consequence
    Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  17. Fuel pump may fail and cause a stall

    Reported March 31, 2015Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 15V18900018,054 vehicles affected

    Improper nickel plating inside the fuel pump may cause it to fail, possibly stalling the vehicle without warning and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
    Consequence
    If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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