2020 BMW X2 recalls

1 safety recall, 2 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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1Recalls
2Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2020 BMW X2 recall list

Air Bags recall

20V-283
May 20, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC
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.
Safety risk
If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

2020 BMW X2 owner complaints

2 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Air Bags1
Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

March 23, 2026Air BagsCrash1 injury

In 2026, a 2020 BMW X2 was involved in a 40-50 mph, 60-80 degree driver-side impact. The vehicle rotated 40-80 degrees to the right and struck a curb with enough force to shear both front axles and cause multiple tire explosions. Despite this catastrophic structural failure and extreme G-forces, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) failed completely: no front, side, or curtain airbags deployed, and seat belt pretensioners remained inactive. In contrast, all three front airbags deployed in the striking vehicle. An independent Bosch CDR download of the Airbag Control Module (ACM) confirms "Event(s) recovered: None." This indicates a total failure of the sensing algorithm to "wake up" or ack

February 22, 2021Unknown or Other

WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH ALL THE DOORS LOCKED, THE HATCHBACK OPENED WITHOUT ANY PROMPT FROM THE KEY FOB OR DOOR LATCH. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING, SO I WAS ABLE TO USE THE DOOR LATCH TO CLOSE THE BACK HATCH. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER, THE HATCH UNLATCHED TO OPEN, BUT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND AS SOON AS I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE HATCH STOPPED OPENING AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A PARKING LOT TO FULLY CLOSE THE HATCH AGAIN.

2020 BMW X2 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 BMW X2 SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2020 BMW X2 SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2020 BMW X2: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2020 BMW X2 recall FAQ

Does the 2020 BMW X2 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 BMW X2. The most recent, filed May 20, 2020, concerns the air bags.

What are the most common 2020 BMW X2 problems?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is air bags (1 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2020 BMW X2 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2020 BMW X2.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 BMW X2?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.