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BMW M2: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 9 model years of the BMW M2 on record, 2017 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (17, most often about exterior lighting). 2023 has the most recall campaigns (1).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2027 0 0 0 — 18 MPG
2026 0 0 0 — 19 MPG
2025 0 0 0 — 19 MPG
2024 0 0 0 — 19 MPG
2023 1 1 0 POWER TRAIN 19 MPG
2020 0 0 0 — 19 MPG
2018 1 3 0 SUSPENSION 22 MPG
2017 0 17 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22 MPG
2016 1 5 0 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the BMW M2

Questions

Which BMW M2 year has the most complaints?
Of 9 model years of the BMW M2 on record, 2017 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (17, most often about exterior lighting).
Which BMW M2 year has the most recalls?
2023 has the most recall campaigns (1).
Which BMW M2 years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2020. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.