BMW X2 recalls

18 official safety recalls for the BMW X2 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. Brake system may lose assist or stability control

    Reported July 1, 2026Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 26V422000428 vehicles affected

    The integrated brake system may lose power brake assist or cause the antilock brakes and stability control to work improperly. Stopping distances may increase or control may be lost, increasing crash risk. The system will be inspected and replaced if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
    Consequence
    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  2. Rear seat belt retractor may not lock

    Reported October 21, 2025Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 25V7170001,024 vehicles affected

    A damaged housing pin may prevent a rear seat belt retractor from locking as intended, so it may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash. Dealers will replace the affected rear seat belts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
    Consequence
    A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.

  3. Front seat belt torsion bar may be damaged

    Reported September 23, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/398625 vehicles affected

    Manufacturing damage to the front seat belt torsion bar may prevent the belt from retaining occupants as expected in a crash. The affected seat belts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Front Seat Belt Retractor
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the front seat belts may have damage to the torsion bar caused during manufacture. The retention function of the seat belt may not perform as expected in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will have the affected seatbelts replaced.

  4. Front seat belt retractor torsion bars may be damaged

    Reported September 17, 2025Model years 2025–2026NHTSA campaign 25V6160001,571 vehicles affected

    Production-damaged torsion bars in the front seat belt retractors may prevent proper occupant restraint in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace both front retractors free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
    Consequence
    A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.

  5. Brake unit weld may fail and increase stopping distance

    Reported October 24, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/41473 vehicles affected

    A brake servomotor weld may fail under high brake pressure, requiring more pedal effort and increasing braking distance. The hydraulic brake system unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

  6. Brake system welds may break

    Reported September 18, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V697000309 vehicles affected

    Welds in the integrated brake control module servomotor may break, causing loss of power brake assist or rear brake function, and possibly disabling ABS and stability control. This can lengthen stopping distances or reduce handling and control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the brake system free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
    Consequence
    A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owner's may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  7. Brake system may be impaired by contact contamination

    Reported September 13, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/38349,473 vehicles affected

    Contamination between electrical contacts may impair the integrated braking system. Software will be updated to detect signal interference. If symptoms are detected, stop using the vehicle; the affected braking system component will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Integrated Braking System
    Defect
    On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.
    Remedy
    Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.

  8. Front seat backrest may not lock securely

    Reported July 8, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/27710 vehicles affected

    A weld on the left front seat backrest recliner may not meet specification, potentially preventing the backrest from locking securely. Replace the backrest frame.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Replacing the Backrest Frame of the Front Left Seat
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the welding of the recliner adjustment on the backrest of the left front seat may not have been performed to specification potentially resulting in insufficient locking of the backrest.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the Left front seat backrest will be replaced.

  9. Integrated brake system may malfunction

    Reported February 12, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V104000266,716 vehicles affected

    A malfunction may reduce power brake assist, lengthening stopping distance, or affect ABS and stability control, potentially causing loss of control. Dealers will replace the integrated brake system free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
    Consequence
    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
    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.

  10. Front seatbelt retractor gas generator may be damaged

    Reported March 30, 2022Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2022/0898,072 vehicles affected

    A damaged micro gas generator in a front seatbelt retractor may not work to specification in a crash. The front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if damaged.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE MICRO GAS GENERATOR WITHIN THE FRONT SEATBELT'S RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED
    Defect
    The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt�s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged

  11. Seatbelt and rear seat screws may not meet specifications

    Reported December 29, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/442304 vehicles affected

    The material quality of some seat and seatbelt screws may not meet specifications. Screws in specific seatbelt or rear seat locations will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.
    Defect
    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.

  12. 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.

  13. High voltage battery impurities may cause a short circuit

    Reported December 14, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/28334,645 vehicles affected

    Impurities in the high voltage battery may cause a short circuit. Battery charge cycles will be tested and cells replaced where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT
    Defect
    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.
    Remedy
    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

  14. Particles in battery cells may cause a short circuit

    Reported October 22, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/2987,839 vehicles affected

    Welding beads left in high voltage battery cells may cause a short circuit. Batteries will be tested and replaced if affected.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT
    Defect
    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.
    Remedy
    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

  15. Rollover sensor may prevent safety systems from activating

    Reported May 20, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V28300076 vehicles affected

    A problem with the rollover sensor may prevent the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems from activating in a rollover crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
    Consequence
    If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
    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. Steering tie rod may break

    Reported August 14, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V60100032 vehicles affected

    Incorrect assembly may cause excessive wear at the tie rod end and eventual breakage, leading to loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
    Consequence
    A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
    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. Crankshaft sensor fault may reduce engine power

    Reported August 20, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/21176,475 vehicles affected

    A software fault may prevent the crankshaft sensor from processing signals correctly. The engine may run roughly, lose power or stall while driving. The crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SOFTWARE FAULT WITH CRANKSHAFT SENSOR
    Defect
    The affected vehicles may be equipped with a crankshaft sensor with a software fault. The crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the crankshaft transmitter due to an improper firmware level. The firmware does not compensate sufficiently the temperature gradients and the magnetic field strength of the sensor electronic. If the crankshaft sensor cannot process the signal values from the transmitter the Digital Diesel Electronic (DDE) will notice that and change to the emergency operation mode. The emergency mode will be displayed by the check control message �engine malfunction�. The driver may notice a rough running engine and a reduced driving power (70%). However an engine stalling during driving conditions cannot be excluded.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the crankshaft sensor will be replaced with a new version.

  18. 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.

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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