2018-2019 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2018-2019 BMW X2 has 2 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are 2018 X2 Crankshaft Sensor Safety Recall 18V-465 and 2019 X2 Steering Tie-Rod Safety Recall 19V-601. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2018-2019 BMW X2 has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2018 X2 Crankshaft Sensor Safety Recall 18V-465, 2019 X2 Steering Tie-Rod Safety Recall 19V-601. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2018-2019 BMW X2 has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: 2018 X2 Crankshaft Sensor Safety Recall 18V-465 and 2019 X2 Steering Tie-Rod Safety Recall 19V-601. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
NHTSA campaign 18V-465 covers certain 2018 BMW X2 sDrive28i and xDrive28i vehicles produced from May 16 through June 6, 2018. Incorrect sensor firmware can fail to process crankshaft-reluctor-ring input accurately, causing rough running, reduced power or an engine stall. Applicab… Severity: high.
BMW SIB 32 07 19 and NHTSA campaign 19V-601 cover a VIN-specific 2019 X2 xDrive28i population. A cone collar disc may not have been installed on a steering tie rod, allowing excessive tie-rod-end wear and eventual breakage with loss of steering control. Severity: high.
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