- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- The risk
- A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
Vehicle safety record
2026 BMW X2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2026 BMW X2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2025 for the retractor.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical X2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2026 BMW X2 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 X1 and X2, MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper, Mini Countryman S ALL4, and 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. The torsion bar in both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- The risk
- A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 7, 2025.
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BMW X2: every year compared
All X2 years2026 BMW X2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X2 | 0 | 2 | F | |
| 2026 BMW 4 Series Coupe | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2026 BMW 2 Series Coupe | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2026 BMW 3 Series Sedan | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2026 BMW 5 Series Hybrid Sedan | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series Sedan | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series Hybrid Sedan | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2026 BMW X2
Does the 2026 BMW X2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 BMW X2: retractor (October 2025); retractor (September 2025). 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 2026 BMW X2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2026 BMW X2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 2 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical BMW X2 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 2026 BMW X2 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