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ProblemsByVin Index / 2018-BMW-X2 / COMPLAINTS
Full complaint record · NHTSA

2018 BMW X2 owner complaints

14 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

lighting 4 complaints shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $250 · see lighting cluster analysis →
10/09/2023 ODI #11549063.0

I have had trouble with both my right and left taillight blinkers failing at various times. In the first instance, I took the car into BMW of Seattle to get a new bulb, but this did not fix the problem. After talking with the parts department, the man informed me that it might be an issue with the bulb socket. We tried replacing this but it still didn't work. The technician ended up scraping corrosion off of the contacts in the taillight assembly, which makes it work for a time, but then work either intermittently or not at all. I was told that the problem is due to metal connecting to plastic parts, which can become corroded and cause the electrical connection to fail. The parts person said that he had heard of this problem with the X2 models. BMW quoted me $1000 to replace each of the ta

09/22/2024 ODI #11615866.0

Experiencing an issue with rear turn signal not functioning properly. Replaced bulb but problem not resolved. Checked internet to find others are experiencing issue with part melting causing bulb socket to loose connectivity causing the problem. Serious safety concern by my standards. Wife’s vehicle and she is constantly getting the finger and angry drivers behind honking and screaming at her.

08/19/2024 ODI #11609364.0

BMW X2 "REAR TAIL LIGHT MALFUNCTION" OCCURS CONSISTENTLY. Seems like a manufacturer defect. I took it to the dealer once and had the bulb changed when I was there for scheduled service and it worked for 1 day and then back to the fault. Seems to be a common manufacturer defect: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 
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01/28/2025 10,140 mi ODI #11639179.0

The contact owns a 2018 BMW X2. The contact stated that while driving, a "Driver’s side rear turn signal malfunction" message was displayed. Upon investigation, the contact was able to find information online and replaced the rear turn signal bulb herself. The contact stated that several days later, the failure returned, and the contact decided to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the defect was a known issue caused by the casing around the taillight which caused the bulb to melt. The mechanic replaced the lightbulb; however, the failure returned several days later. The contact replaced the bulb independently however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and claimed to not know about the failure. The contact wa

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10/02/2020 26,000 mi ODI #11362331.0

Air conditioner blowing no air felt like when it needs freon, gas meter went from half tank to a quarter within a 30 mile drive very unusual for this car. My entertainment system was hacked a person came through the speaker and verbal threatened my life this is reported to fbi. This was not the radio, they said my name.

03/23/2019 5,000 mi Crash ODI #11191064.0

2018 BMW x2. The car has the parking assist function, which is supposed to parallel park the car. At delivery, I was told how to use the system, the system finds a space, steers and brakes. The video on the dealership website says it brakes for you. Https://www.passportbmw.com/blogs/846/marlow-heights-BMW-dealer/watch-how-to-activate-the-parking-assistant-featured-on-your-BMW/. The video makes no distinction between models and is up as of 3/23/19. The vehicle manual says nothing about the driver braking during the process. See attached pictures of manual. Parking assist function backed into a car the first time I tried it, damaging the bumper. The screen in the car does say to use brakes, but that is inconsistent with the sales people, the manual, and the video. Moreover

03/08/2024 Fire ODI #11576127.0

My car started fire by itself. It was parked in front of my house. I drove 90 miles from my work in the same evening. I came home at 7:00pm, and since then my car was untouched. At 1:30am of the night, I heard something "pop" outside and it started making noise like something is on fire. And then I opened the window to find out my car is on fire. It was parked right in front of my house, the fire would move to my house anytime, but my neighbor called the police and fire station for me, and told me to get out of the house ASAP because it might explode. I was so panicked to grab my cats as I try to leave my house, and the police came right away, they started to water the rim of my house. The fire truck arrived in 15min or so, and it took about 30min to put the fire off. Thankfully, as it wa

electrical 2 complaints shown

03/24/2026 ODI #11726633.0

Water began accumulating in the front footwell area of the vehicle, resulting in a soaked carpet and persistent musty odor. The condition developed during normal operation of the air conditioning system, without any external water intrusion (no flooding or open windows). The issue appears to be caused by a failure of the A/C condensate drain system, which is not properly draining water outside the vehicle. Instead, condensation is leaking into the cabin. This creates a risk of mold growth and potential damage to electrical components located beneath the floor, including wiring harnesses and control modules. The problem has been reproducible, especially when the air conditioning is in use. There were no warning lights or alerts prior to noticing the issue. Research indicates that BMW has

03/17/2025 ODI #11648786.0

Rear brake light bulb housing assemblies melted plastic around metal bulbs contacts. Both tail light assemblies has failed three times each. This issue has occurred on multiple BMW X2s.

powertrain 1 complaint shown

12/07/2023 ODI #11559057.0

Faulty or weak torsion spring in gear shift selector assembly causing multiple codes of improper transmission shift position. Indication of warning to use parking brake due to potential rolling.

steering 1 complaint shown

10/03/2019 ODI #11265849.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 BMW x2. While driving various speeds, the vehicle veered to the left without warning. The contact managed to steer the vehicle straight again. The vehicle was taken to BMW of wilmington (4920 new centre dr, wilmington, nc 28403, (910) 392-2700) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, but the contact was unaware if the failure was inspected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100. *dt *tr

engine 1 complaint shown

05/24/2026 ODI #11739785.0

While driving a drivetrain warning ️ was detected and code was displayed on the I drive, along with a CEL. The vehicle is in limp mode so I was unable to accelerate past 35-40 mph. Took the car into the dealership and was informed that my waste gate actuator failed @59,388 miles. The part is an electric controller and can fail without warning. In my opinion 59,000 miles is extremely early for a part that controls boost pressure at the turbocharger. Found numerous complaints about this component and I feel it should be recalled by the manufacturer. This component was an issue on older models and BMW extended the warranty to 15 years/150,00 miles.

airbags 1 complaint shown

02/24/2023 32,000 mi Crash ODI #11508883.0

The contact owned a 2018 BMW X2. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. As a result, the contact sustained an injury to the neck, back, chest, and left arm. Medical attention was required, and the ambulance was called to the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed of a callback. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Showing 300 of 14 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/BMW/X2#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-07-15. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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