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BMW · Compact · 2014–2021

BMW 2er Coupé F22

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
2.7 / 5.0 · Based on 7 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

286–387 PS

3.0L Turbo Benzin

B58 in the Coupé — powerful and refined

Fun to Drive!
Problem Engine

90–224 PS

2.0L Diesel Diesel

6 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Body Variants

The BMW 2er Coupé F22 is available as Coupé and Cabrio — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Coupé
7 Engines 1× Stay Away!
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Cabrio
7 Engines 1× Stay Away!
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Generations

Engine Ratings

Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Be Careful 12 weaknesses
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
Be Careful 6 weaknesses

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
●Moisture in tail lights

Condensation and moisture accumulate inside the LED tail lights. Design fault with the vent membrane — LED lights don't generate enough heat to evaporate it.

Symptoms: Fogged or wetted tail light interior visible, especially after rain or temperature changes.
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 Low
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Above Average
7 complaints · 2014–2021
Electrical
2
Fuel System
2
Engine & Cooling
1
Engine
1
Steering
1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Electrical (2 complaints)
⚠ Fuel System (2 complaints)
⚠ Engine & Cooling (1 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 60 weaknesses have been documented for the BMW 2er Coupé F22 (2014–2021) — 54 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. One problem engine: N47D20 (2.0L Diesel). Typical issues affect Body, Steering, Suspension, Electronics.

What to watch out for with the BMW 2er Coupé? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the BMW 2er Coupé F22 have? +
The BMW 2er Coupé F22 has 54 known engine weaknesses and 6 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used BMW 2er Coupé F22? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: N55B30 (3.0L Turbo), B38B15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Turbo), B48B20 (2.0L Turbo), B58B30 (3.0L Turbo), B37D15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Diesel), B47D20 (2.0L Diesel). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the B58B30 (3.0L Turbo). Problem engine: N47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — stay away!
Which BMW 2er Coupé F22 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the BMW 2er Coupé F22 — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} The B58 in the light F22 body: daily-driver quiet, supremely capable on the motorway with a genuine 340 hp. No drama, no rattles — just smooth, linear thrust from low to high. A relaxed gran turismo with a sporting edge for long hauls.
Is the BMW 2er Coupé F22 worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the BMW 2er Coupé F22 — 1 of 7 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'. The engine choice is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the BMW 2er Coupé F22? +
The BMW 2er Coupé F22 is available with engine variants from 90 to 387 hp. Petrol: N55B30 (3.0L Turbo), B38B15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Turbo), B48B20 (2.0L Turbo), B58B30 (3.0L Turbo). Diesel: N47D20 (2.0L Diesel), B37D15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Diesel), B47D20 (2.0L Diesel).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee