2017 BMW M2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW M2
The 2017 BMW M2 has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (15 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 BMW M2
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW M2. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 BMW M2
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW M2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The charge pipe, connecting the cold side of the intercooler to the throttle body failed without warning. The failure point was the clamping point to secure the pipe to the throttle body. This vehicle has no powertrain modifications. The failure happened all of a sudden and as a result, my vehicle lost all power. Luckily, there wasn't anyone behind my car when this happened, but this could have easily been a big safety issue had I been merging onto a freeway/taking a left turn. I have not gotten the issue inspected by the dealer. The failure was easily visible. Parts of the charge pipe and broken off and fallen on the undertray. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone apart from myself. There were no warning signs prior to the failure. Even after the failure, the check engine light took ~2 miles of driving to come on. On BMW forums, this seems to be a very common issue for many people running their car in stock condition.
INSTRUMENT PANEL HARD TO SEE DURING DAYLIGHT. UNABLE TO SEE SPEED AND TACHOMETER. CAN BE SAFETY ISSUE.
POOR INSTRUMENT GAUGE VISIBILITY UNDER SHADE OR OVERCAST. UNABLE TO SEE GAUGE MARKINGS DURING THE DAY BECAUSE THERE IS NO BACK LIGHTING. BMW CHANGED THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES IN THE 2018 MODEL DUE TO THIS ISSUE BUT DID OFFER ANY CHANGES FOR THE 2017 GENERATION.
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES (SPEED AND RPM) ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO READ UNDER BOTH BRIGHT SUNNY CONDITIONS, AND DARK SHADOW CONDITIONS (IN A TUNNEL, OR IN SHADE). WEARING SUNGLASSES? FORGET SEEING THEM AT ALL. I FIND IT A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN I HAVE TO GLANCE DOWN AT THE GAUGES LONGER THAN NECESSARY AND TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD, AND SQUINT TO DECIPHER WHAT SPEED I'M GOING. THE ONLY WAY TO HELP THIS (BUT NOT COMPLETELY) IS TO TURN ON THE PARKING LIGHTS WHICH TURNS ON THE BACKLIGHT. AT DUSK OR AT NIGHT IT READS FINE, BUT IN DAYLIGHT SUN OR SHADE IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. I FIND IT TO BE A SERIOUS DESIGN AND SAFETY FLAW AND DANGEROUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO SEE IF THIS CAN BE REMEDIED BY THE MANUFACTURER EITHER BY A SOFTWARE UPDATE, OR CLUSTER MODIFICATION. THANK YOU
POOR VISIBILITY OF GAUGE CLUSTER IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS. MAKES READING THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER NEAR IMPOSSIBLE IN CERTAIN LIGHT CONDITIONS/SITUATIONS. THE 2018 MODELS HAVE A NEW GAUGE THAT SOLVES THIS ISSUE. I THINK IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE PRE-2018 CARS SHOULD BE RECALLED TO HAVE THIS NEW CLUSTER INSTALLED BY BMW.
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW M2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW M2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW M2
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 BMW M2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B840719 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION IS LOST DURING A PHONE CALL. During an active call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
B511418 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
RATTLE NOISE FROM DOOR WHEN CLOSING: A rattle or buzzing sound may be heard from either door when closing.
B620318 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BASIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: DATE ERRONEOUSLY ADJUSTS BY ITSELF: The calendar date in the instrument cluster adjusts itself forward approximately one to two days.
B000119 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION REPLACE OWNER'S MANUAL. Incorrect technical data for winter tires is listed in the owner's manual.
B000519 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DELIVERY STOP REPLACE OWNER'S MANUAL.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 BMW M2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M2
- 2016 BMW M2 — 5 complaints
- 2017 BMW M2 (current)
- 2018 BMW M2 — 3 complaints
- 2019 BMW M2 — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW M2 — 2 complaints
- 2021 BMW M2 — 1 complaint