DecodedCars2020 BMW X2
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- M35i 4dr SUV, Xdrive28i 4dr SUV AWD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 27 combined · 24 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 171.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,662–3,728 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 8 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2020 BMW X2 is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,728 lb (M35i 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway), 2% worse than the 2020 midsize car average of 27.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2020
- Lightest version 163 lb heavier
Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 X2 →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M35i 4dr SUV | 171.7 in | 71.7 in | 60.2 in | 105.1 in | 61.4 / 61.4 in | 3,728 lb | 57/43 |
| Xdrive28i 4dr SUV AWD | 171.7 in | 71.7 in | 60.2 in | 105.1 in | 61.4 / 61.4 in | 3,662 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 xDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 31 / 27 | -2% | $3,050 | 332 |
| X2 sDrive28i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 32 / 27 | -2% | $3,050 | 330 |
| X2 M35i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 30 / 26 | -6% | $3,150 | 338 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2020 BMW X2.
Similar 2020 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW X2 (this car) | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2020 Audi A3 | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2020 Audi TTS | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 BMW X1 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2020 BMW 2 Series | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 27 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
Recalls (1)
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain · May 20, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V283000 · 76 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2020 BMW X2 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2020 BMW X2 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 4,480 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 BMW X2. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other X2 years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →