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BMW X2

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

BMW X2
Pictured: 2023 BMW X2 sDrive18i in Missano Blue, front right, 06-08-2025. Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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.

From the Wikipedia article "BMW X2", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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

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

  1. 2024
    • New body dimensions: 8.2 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
  2. 2020
    • Lightest version 163 lb heavier

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 10 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20272.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG––Not rated00
20262.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG179.9 in3,838 lbNot rated25
20252.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG179.9 in3,838 lbNot rated31
20242.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG179.9 in3,838 lbNot rated22
20232.0L 4-cyl turbo27 MPG171.7 in3,728 lbNot rated01
20222.0L 4-cyl turbo27 MPG171.7 in3,728 lbNot rated02
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo27 MPG171.7 in3,728 lbNot rated10
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo27 MPG171.7 in3,728 lbNot rated12
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG171.7 in3,499 lbNot rated13
20182.0L 4-cyl turbo26 MPG171.7 in3,499 lbNot rated116
Best combined MPG by model year — BMW X2
2018: 26 MPG2019: 26 MPG2020: 27 MPG2021: 27 MPG2022: 27 MPG2023: 27 MPG2024: 28 MPG2025: 28 MPG2026: 28 MPG2027: 28 MPG20182020202220242026max 28 MPG

Alternatives to the 2026 X2

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Tesla Model Y357 miNot rated8
2026 BMW X329 MPGNot rated2
2026 Porsche Macan21 MPGNot rated0
2026 Audi Q524 MPGNot rated0
2026 BMW X128 MPGNot rated2
2026 Volvo XC6028 MPGNot rated3

Most common owner-reported problems

Unknown Or Other11
Electrical System6
Exterior Lighting6
Engine5
Service Brakes4
Steering3
Power Train2
Visibility/Wiper2
Owner complaints by model year — BMW X2
2018: 162019: 32020: 22021: 02022: 22023: 12024: 22025: 12026: 52027: 020182020202220242026max 16
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →