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BMW 2 Series
Model Overview
The BMW 2 Series subcompact is the entry point to the German brand's offerings. Its tidy dimensions and driving feel evoke past generations of the 3 Series, before that car shifted away from a driver-focused design to appeal to a wider luxury-car audience. A convertible is BMW's most accessible droptop model; new for 2020 is a Gran Coupe variant that becomes the company's smallest four-door model.
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Blue6221
The perfect car!
April 08, 2019
228i xDrive
Overall Score
xDrive makes this car planted in all seasons. It gets power to the ground for quick acceleration in the dry, and when kitted with winter tires, this car grips in the ice and snow. It seats four and the rear seats are perfect for the kids up till about age 10. The four-cylinder N26 engine sips fuel but provides a lot of low-end torque. You get all the creature comforts that BMWs are known for. Great handling too. Maintenance is very simple on these cars - basically oil and air filters. The F23 platform is, in my opinion, the best car the BMW produces irrespective of price.
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10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-544
Recall date
2024-08-15
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
587,250
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Recall number
2024-468
Recall date
2024-08-13
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
11 83 24RC
Units Affected:
78,381
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.
Recall number
2023-646
Recall date
2023-12-06
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
24 82 23RC
Units Affected:
79
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not be sealed properly. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the unit and cause the transmission gears to seize. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the ITCU. The dealer will also inspect the transmission fluid and replace it, if necessary.
Recall number
2023-075
Recall date
2023-02-17
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
84 80 23RC
Units Affected:
527
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could allow you to close the windows and roof without the digital key inside the vehicle. Canadian regulations require a key to be in or near the vehicle when closing the windows or roof system.
Safety Risk:
A window or roof that can be closed without the digital key in or near the vehicle could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the electronic control unit software. To reduce safety risk, BMW recommends that you shouldn't use the digital key, and that the vehicle should only be operated with the key fob until the recall repairs are completed.
Recall number
2023-033
Recall date
2023-02-01
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
52 80 23RC
Units Affected:
64
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain 2 Series Coupe models, the rear seat backrest cover panels could crack when a side airbag deploys. If this happens, the side airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear seat backrest side airbag cover panels. To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends that you should not transport any passengers in the rear seats until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2021-281
Recall date
2021-05-12
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
51 81 21RC
Units Affected:
11
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a support for the roof liner could detach when the head air bag inflates in a crash. If this happens, the support could hit a passenger.
Safety Risk:
A roof liner support that hits a passenger could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
None of the affected vehicles have been sold to retail customers. BMW will instruct dealers to inspect the roof liner and repair or replace it, before each vehicle is sold.
Recall number
2021-093
Recall date
2021-02-24
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
32 81 21RC
Units Affected:
1,519
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the bolts and apply a wax sealer. If one or more of the bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed.
Recall number
2021-074
Recall date
2021-02-19
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
61 84 21RC
Units Affected:
1,514
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, if the driver uses the automatic sunroof closing feature, then switches the ignition key to "off" or "lock", the sunroof could continue to close. Canadian regulations require the key to be in "on", "start" or "accessory" in order to operate the sunroof.
Safety Risk:
A sunroof that keeps moving once the vehicle is switched off could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the sunroof operation.
Recall number
2020-519
Recall date
2020-10-29
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13 84 20RC
Units Affected:
3
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain M2 models, the fuel injectors were installed without a vibration damper. Without this part, vibrations could cause damage to the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail. This can create the potential for a fuel leak.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the fuel injectors. The injectors and fuel rail will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2019-220
Recall date
2019-05-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
552
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driver and front passenger knee airbags were not assembled correctly. This could cause the airbags not to inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A knee airbag that does not deploy properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver and/or front passenger knee airbag modules as required.
Recall number
2018-497
Recall date
2018-09-13
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1,313
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. Note: This condition would result in the illumination of the check engine warning lamp and an “engine malfunction” message appearing in the instrument cluster. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-373.
Recall number
2018-428
Recall date
2018-08-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
55
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective passenger front airbag. This could cause the airbag not to deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag.
Recall number
2017-561
Recall date
2017-11-15
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
683
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 101 – Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. Due to a software error, the instrument cluster may not turn on when the vehicle is started. This could disable various control telltales and warning symbols, thereby failing to meet the requirements of the standard. This could also result in the driver not being aware of malfunctions, which could affect vehicle performance and increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the vehicle software.
Recall number
2016-438
Recall date
2016-09-08
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
24
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain M-series vehicles that had the rear differential replaced during servicing, one-time use bolts holding rear sub-frame may have been inadvertently reused due to missing information in the repair instructions. This could cause the bolts to become loose as they would not achieve sufficient clamping force. A loose sub-frame could affect vehicle handling and stability which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction : Dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts.
Recall number
2015-343
Recall date
2015-07-30
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
2,966
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extended period due to this isolated environmental incident. Certain MINI models could have corrosion at the starter motor power supply cable connectors, which could lead to the inability to restart the engine following an engine shutdown by the start-stop (MSA) system, increasing the risk of crash causing injury in a traffic situation. On certain BMW models, the lubrication of some internal components within the steering rack may have been exposed to excessive water or salt which could result in higher than normal steering effort or steering binding, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, electrical wires and/or connectors in all affected vehicles may have been exposed to water or salt, which could lead to increased electrical system resistance, and increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Correction: Owners should contact their selling Retailer regarding this recall. Affected vehicles will be inspected. Some vehicles will be taken out of service immediately and owners will be provided with temporary transportation until a new replacement vehicle is available. All other vehicles are cleared of this safety concern and may continue to be driven until a new replacement vehicle is available. Due to potential concerns about long term vehicle quality, all affected vehicles will ultimately be removed from service.
Recall number
2015-136
Recall date
2015-03-27
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1,620
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could result in a no-start condition, or an engine stall without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump.
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