The 2026 BMW 2 Series has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset. EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 31 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2026 model year represents a generational transition for the BMW 2 Series in the U.S., encompassing both the 2nd Generation Coupe (G42) and 2nd Generation Gran Coupe (F74).
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 26–31 MPG (7 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 BMW 2 Series?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 Gran Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 27 MPG | 39 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| 230i Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 26 MPG | 35 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| 228 xDrive Gran Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 26 MPG | 38 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| 230i xDrive Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,700 / yr |
| M235 xDrive Gran Coupe | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| M240i Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| M240i xDrive Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 BMW 2 Series?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A FWD | — | ||||
| COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD | — | ||||
| GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWD | — | ||||
| COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 BMW 2 Series models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 BMW 2 Series?
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2026 BMW 2 Series problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 BMW 2 Series?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 BMW 2 Series.
View all 2026 BMW 2 Series recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.