BMW X2
10 model years from 2018 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2018–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 26–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (16)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,824 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 X2 in brief
The 2026 BMW X2 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,838 lb (M35i Xdrive 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway), 8% better than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The BMW X2 has 10 model years in our data, from 2018 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Midsize Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (11), electrical system (6), exterior lighting (6).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2025 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 9 campaigns and 32 owner complaints.
How the 2018 X2 compares
The 2018 BMW X2 is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,499 lb (Sdrive28i 4dr SUV FWD).
About the BMW X2
The BMW X2 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV produced by BMW since 2017. It is marketed as a sports activity coupé (SAC), and is considered a sportier and less practical alternative to the X1, as is the case with other even-numbered X models with their respective odd-numbered counterparts. As of 2026, it is positioned between the X1 and the larger X3 in BMW's SUV global lineup.
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2026 X2 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 X2
1 owner complaint · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2018 X2
16 owner complaints · 1 recall · 1 fire report · 2 crash reports
Most reported: Unknown Or Other
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 7 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
X2 changes by model year
- 2024
- New body dimensions: 8.2 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2020
- Lightest version 163 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 179.9 in | 3,838 lb | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 179.9 in | 3,838 lb | Not rated | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 179.9 in | 3,838 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,728 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,728 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,728 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,728 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,499 lb | Not rated | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,499 lb | Not rated | 1 | 16 |
Alternatives to the 2026 X2
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi Q5 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Volvo XC60 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →