- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
- The risk
- An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2019 BMW M2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2019 BMW M2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2019 for the knee bolster.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical M2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2019 BMW M2 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2019 BMW M2 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW M2: every year compared
All M2 years2019 BMW M2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW M2 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2019 BMW 3 Series | 41 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 3 Series GT | 41 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 5 Series | 40 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 4 Series | 16 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 530E | 13 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 2 Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2019 BMW M2
Does the 2019 BMW M2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 BMW M2: knee bolster (May 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2019 BMW M2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2019 BMW M2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical BMW M2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2019 BMW M2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data