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2018 BMW 2-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (57%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 365hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 2-Series in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

2356 mi
recall for dash 

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2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

19840 mi
Replaced left rear LED taillight/turn signal assembly due to intermittent malfunction. 

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2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 2-Series in Florida, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

30000 mi
error message related to turn signal left and right 

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2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Illinois, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2022

68000 mi
Loose coolant overflow hose 

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2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2018 - Apr 2023
Jun 2022

70000 mi

US $7800
front struts leaking. runflat tire worn out..4 wheel alignment... rear pinion seals leaking..... daytime running lights... led headlight/assembly...2 led modules.... 

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2017 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 365hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 2-Series in Germany
Jun 2021 - Oct 2023
Sep 2022

42470 mi

€2000
Leaking diff, BMW said they would replace it. Found when I went to sell the car. 
BMW 2-Series in California, United States
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

52000 mi

US $800
Seized FR tie rod -- unable to align properly. Tie rod was replaced and vehicle aligned. 

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2017 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 2-Series in New York, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

2500 mi

US $300
Tire puncture 
May 2018

8400 mi
Window trim replaced and wheel repair, trim replaced, defective, wheel repaired, damaged by me, have wheel repair policy 

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2017 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2016 - May 2021
Dec 2017

17000 mi
Low coolant light came on, system had to be purged and coolant topped off. 

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2016 BMW 2-Series

Engine not specified

BMW 2-Series in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
Nov 2017

6510 mi
Rattle from driver window side and also from driver seatbelt anchor 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 2-Series in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

96000 mi

US $1000
Brake fluid loss, but no leak found. 
BMW 2-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Feb 2017

5000 mi
drivers seat belt jammed in door post bracket. 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2019 - Jul 2022
Feb 2021

35000 mi

US $45
Coolant hose broke at the barb. Bought new one, replaced it. Work done by owner. 
BMW 2-Series in Illinois, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

7000 mi
Loud knocking sound when cold. Dealer says it's normal but can't show me another car on the lot with a N55 engine that has the same issue. Next oil change I'm going to try a different dealer and have them evaluate the knocking sound again. 
Jul 2018

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 
Jan 2020

45000 mi
Rear differential leaking. Repaired under warranty 
BMW 2-Series in Indiana, United States
Jan 2016 - Oct 2022
Jun 2017

11000 mi
AC & fan suddenly stopped working. Turned out to be a logic fault/lockdown and the system had to be completely reset 
Oct 2019

31060 mi
Adaptive Headlight Malfunction 
Feb 2020

34000 mi
Transmission fluid loss/leak 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Maryland, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2019
Mar 2017

17000 mi

US $50
Front left tire and rim needed replacement due to hit of a deep pot hole @ 60 mph 
BMW 2-Series in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

13640 mi

C $46
Repair screw in tire 
BMW 2-Series in Colorado, United States
Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
Feb 2016

3000 mi
Electronic waste gate malfunction. 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 2-Series in Texas, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2019
Jan 2017 Dash rattle at drivers side cowl 
Mar 2018

29000 mi
Rattle driver's side cowl and glove box 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 2-Series in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2016 - May 2022
Feb 2018

33000 mi
Cracked strut mount was replaced under warranty 
Jun 2021

57000 mi

US $50
Replacement of the oil pan gasket that had developed a leak 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

31000 mi

C $800
REAR AXLE SEALS WERE LEAKING 
BMW 2-Series in New York, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

12000 mi
BMW Assist (SOS function) error light came on. The dealer rebooted the system and the problem has gone away. 
Jan 2018

26000 mi
The front brakes began to squeal and would not stop. The dealer said this was actually something BMW had identified in a service bulletin. 
BMW 2-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2021
Jun 2018

11000 mi
Convertible roof was repaired. The inner liner had caught and torn in the linkage/folding mechanism for the convertible roof. The inner liner was replaced under recall. 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 2-Series in Puerto Rico
Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017

16000 mi
Bent suspension component base and screws. Would vibrate front suspension at certain speeds. Covered under warranty. 
BMW 2-Series in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

15000 mi
Rattle on passenger side trim 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

9000 mi
Broken seatbelt retractor 
Aug 2017

12000 mi
Replaced transfer case under warranty 
May 2019

17000 mi
Transfer Case #2 
Jan 2022

25000 mi

US $500
Replaced battery 
BMW 2-Series in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

24800 mi
Cracked front strut 
BMW 2-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2015 - Jan 2019
Sep 2015

5000 mi
iDrive would reboot from time-to-time on trip starts. They replaced the idrive unit finally and the problem is gone. 
Jul 2016

11300 mi
Trunk latch broken 
Dec 2017

21000 mi
Exhaust rattle at precise low temperatures. The exhaust flap/valve (that's used to make it quieter/louder) was replaced. and interior trim not flush (carbon fiber). took a few days to get the carbon fiber trim in. 
BMW 2-Series in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2017
Sep 2016

4000 mi

US $110
Front passenger side wheel center cap was missing. They refused to fix it under warranty even though the wheels have never been off the car (so could not have been caused by previous work on the car). 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 2-Series in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2020
Jul 2015

1500 mi
Wind noise from driver side. Seal was reseated and noise is gone. 
Apr 2016

8300 mi
Minor creak in the drivers seat 
Sep 2016

11000 mi
Clacking noises from the driveline, dealer claims it's normal. 
Dec 2017

17600 mi
Transmission replacement. 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in New York, United States
Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
Sep 2015

13000 mi
Wheel sensor went bad, many dash lights lit up and I was warned to 'drive moderately and see a dealer'. 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 2-Series in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

17000 mi
Electric cooling fan in front of the radiator stopped working. Replaced and car is fine now. 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 2-Series in California, United States
Jun 2018 - Feb 2022
Sep 2018

44000 mi
Rear light cluster failed. Ground wire short. Known issue with Service Bulletin. Rattle from convertible top mechanism. Dealer replaced some little plastic bits. 
Sep 2021

86000 mi

US $500
Thermostat replaced. 
BMW 2-Series in California, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017 Rattle with seat belt cover, window against convertible top 
Mar 2018

21500 mi
Electrical: Alarm went off while driving (wtf?), no code sent off, so no fix. Changed engine oil. Brakes, tires are low. Lots and lots of rattling. Dealer did nothing. Transmission rough 1st to 2nd - only happens on very first shift on start up (warm or cold). No code, no fix Top wear / creaks when going over bumps. No fix, probably needs replacement soon due to regular use. 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in New York, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015 Motion sensor for the alarm system was defective and had to be replaced. 

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