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BMW 2-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (12%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 85 repairs.
BMW 2-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (85%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 405hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 17200 mi | Left rear taillight was blinking rapidly when signaling. Dealer replaced entire assembly |
2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 365hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 2356 mi | recall for dash |
2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19840 mi | Replaced left rear LED taillight/turn signal assembly due to intermittent malfunction. |
2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | error message related to turn signal left and right |
2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70000 mi US $7800 |
daytime running lights... led headlight/assembly...2 led modules.... |
2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | All my dash electrical went blank. Seemed like a computer rebooting as it came back. Electrical steering still functioned. No problem found by dealer |
| 11000 mi | AC & fan suddenly stopped working. Turned out to be a logic fault/lockdown and the system had to be completely reset |
| 31060 mi | Adaptive Headlight Malfunction |
2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 12000 mi | BMW Assist (SOS function) error light came on. The dealer rebooted the system and the problem has gone away. |
2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi | iDrive would reboot from time-to-time on trip starts. They replaced the idrive unit finally and the problem is gone. |
| 25000 mi US $500 |
Replaced battery |
2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44000 mi | Rear light cluster failed. Ground wire short. Known issue with Service Bulletin. |
| 21500 mi | Electrical: Alarm went off while driving (wtf?), no code sent off, so no fix. Changed engine oil. Brakes, tires are low. |
2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Motion sensor for the alarm system was defective and had to be replaced. |
2014 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 21000 mi | Auxiliary cooling fan failed, causing A/C to blow warm air when vehicle was stationary. The fan was replaced, curing the problem. |
| 21000 mi | Front right blinker failed. |
| 29760 mi | Speaker rattle |
2014 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 21000 mi | The A/C would not work after 1 hour of operation on a hot humid day. Some temp sensor was located too close to the evaporator causing it to freeze up. Sensor was replaced and modified to be further from the evaporator. |
| 10900 mi | Faulty airbag sensor on steering column, detected by warning indicator on dashboard display. Repairs were fully covered by warranty. |
| 35000 mi | Radio was not receiving satellite stations and dealer had to replace head unit. |
| 21700 mi | Navigation update encountered an issue and took 3 days and a new unit to solve this issue. Done under warranty. No cost. |
2014 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 28000 mi US $50 |
Parking lamp out & idiot light on. |
| 36000 mi | Other parking lamp out & idiot light on. Warning light that one is out comes on. Don't know if dealer replaced or only tightened bulbs. Dealer blames rough roads for shaking them loose. More recently idiot light has come on twice, but no light out. |
| 85000 mi US $1200 |
Leaking [A/C] components. Evaporator & hoses replaced |
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