BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series

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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%)

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BMW 2-Series transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

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

70000 mi

US $7800
rear pinion seals leaking..... 

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2017 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 365hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

42470 mi

€2000
Leaking diff, BMW said they would replace it. Found when I went to sell the car. 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

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

45000 mi Rear differential leaking. Repaired under warranty 
34000 mi Transmission fluid loss/leak 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

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

31000 mi

C $800
REAR AXLE SEALS WERE LEAKING 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

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

12000 mi Replaced transfer case under warranty 
17000 mi Transfer Case #2 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

11000 mi Clacking noises from the driveline, dealer claims it's normal. 
17600 mi Transmission replacement. 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

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

21500 mi Transmission rough 1st to 2nd - only happens on very first shift on start up (warm or cold). No code, no fix 

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2014 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

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

24000 mi Leaking from the mounting braces. Transmission replaced. 

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2014 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

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

7000 mi Warned me that the drivetrain malfunctioned. BMW found out it was a software upgrade needed. At least this is what they told me when I picked up my car. 

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BMW 2-Series Transmission Problems

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