BMW M2
The 2026 BMW M2 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged with NHTSA, suggesting strong initial build quality.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2025 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2024 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.38 |
| 2023 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.38 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2020 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2019 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 |
| 2018 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2017 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
| 2016 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2025 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2024 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2023 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2018 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Manual/Standard | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2017 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Note | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $58,900 | — | $58,900 |
| 2018 | Base price: $58,900 | — | $58,900 |
| 2017 | Base price: $53,000 | — | $53,000 |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 106 | 19 | 19 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 390 | 13.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 106 | 19 | 19 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 19 | 19 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 19 | 19 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adas | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 BMW M2 2 DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | 2019 BMW M2 2 DR RWD |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 BMW M2 2 DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard | 2018 BMW M2 2 DR RWD |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 BMW M2 2 DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | — | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard | 2017 BMW M2 2 DR RWD |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 BMW M2 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged with NHTSA, suggesting strong initial build quality.
2025
The 2025 BMW M2 offers excellent reliability, scoring an 8.6 out of 10.
2024
The 2024 BMW M2 presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints, supported by minor TSBs.
2023
The 2023 BMW M2 offers a compelling blend of performance and handling, but used buyers must confirm the ECU software recall has been addressed.
2022
The 2022 BMW M2 presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
2021
The 2021 BMW M2 offers engaging performance, but buyers must prioritize verifying the completion of a critical fuel system recall and inspect for any related issues.
2020
The 2020 BMW M2 is a capable performance car with a generally good reliability rating.
2019
The 2019 BMW M2 offers engaging performance but requires careful inspection.
2018
The 2018 BMW M2 offers engaging performance but presents average reliability, making thorough inspection crucial.
2017
The 2017 BMW M2 offers engaging performance but demands a buyer's full attention to its condition.
2016
The 2016 BMW M2 offers thrilling performance but requires careful inspection due to its below-average reliability verdict.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW M2?
Carfocal currently has 11 published M2 reports, covering 2016 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 BMW M2 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged with NHTSA, suggesting strong initial build quality.
Published year coverage: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the BMW M2 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW M2. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bmw m2 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged with nhtsa, suggesting strong initial build quality. and the 2026 bmw m2 offers strong performance for its class. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW M2?
Across Carfocal's published M2 guides, recurring problem areas include Instrument Cluster, Brake System, and Cooling System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Instrument Cluster, Brake System, and Cooling System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 11
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints