The 2021 BMW M2 is associated with 1 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Suspension, accounting for 1 reports (100% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 26 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1 reports
  • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
  • Top Reported Defect Area: Suspension (1 / 100%)
  • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • EPA Efficiency: 19–26 MPG (9 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
19–26MPG
9 EPA certified variants (2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
1
1 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
2
2 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2021 BMW M2?

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
M235i xDrive Gran Coupe 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG $2,900 / yr
M240i Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG $3,150 / yr
M240i xDrive Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG $3,150 / yr
M240i Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG $3,150 / yr
M240i xDrive Convertible 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG $3,150 / yr
M240i Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG $3,600 / yr
M240i Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG $3,600 / yr
M2 Competition Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG $3,800 / yr
M2 Competition Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG $4,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2021 BMW M2?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2021 BMW M2.

Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 BMW M2 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2021 BMW M2?

Summary of 1 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
1
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Suspension 1 complaint

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 2021 BMW M2 problems & component breakdown (1 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2021 BMW M2?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V554000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
NHTSA Campaign #20V666000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration. If a damping component is not present, vibration will increase at the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail, which over time, can result in damage at the connection.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View all 2021 BMW M2 recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

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.