BMW 2er F44
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
480–510 PS
3.0L Biturbo Benzin
530 hp, lighter, sharper — the essence
Legendary!Generations
Engine Overview
The BMW 2er F44 is available with 3 engine variants — from 95 to 510 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The BMW 218i (Benziner, 136–140 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B48B20 (2019–2024, Be Careful) und B48B20 (2019–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 218i!
The BMW 220i (Benziner, 178–184 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B48B20 (2019–2024, Be Careful) und B48B20 (2019–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 220i!
The BMW M235i xDrive (Benziner, 306 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| iDrive 7.0 crashes randomly The iDrive 7.0 infotainment system restarts spontaneously — screen goes black, music stops, navigation switches off for 10–15 seconds. Symptoms: Black display while driving, music and navigation briefly cut out, system restarts by itself. | Low |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 54 weaknesses have been documented for the BMW 2er F44 (2019–2025) — 47 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Brakes, Body, Gearbox.
2er (B37D15, 2014–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretches — rattling on cold start, DPF clogging on short trips, Injector failure from short-trip use. Power: 95 PS.
2er (B47D20, 2014–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 200–211 PS.
2er (B37D15, 2015–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretches — rattling on cold start, DPF clogging on short trips, Injector failure from short-trip use. Power: 116 PS.
2er (B47D20, 2015–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 184–190 PS.
2er (B47D20, 2016–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 143–150 PS.
2er (B47D20, 2016–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 190 PS.
2er (B47D20, 2016–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 218–224 PS.
2er (B47D20, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 190–197 PS.
2er (B47D20, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 143–150 PS.
2er (B38B15, 2014–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 136–140 PS.
2er (B38B15, 2015–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 102–109 PS.
2er (B58B30, 2016–2021) — Be Careful: Oil filter disintegrates — engine damage risk, Plastic oil filter housing cracks — coolant/oil mixing, PCV valve / valve cover membrane failed. Power: 340 PS.
2er (B48B20, 2019–2024) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 136 PS.
2er (B48B20, 2019–2024) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 178–184 PS.
2er (B48B20, 2019–2024) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 306 PS.
2er (B58B30, 2021–2026) — Be Careful: Oil filter disintegrates — engine damage risk, Plastic oil filter housing cracks — coolant/oil mixing, PCV valve / valve cover membrane failed. Power: 374 PS.
2er (B38B15, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 122–125 PS.
2er (B48B20, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 156–163 PS.
2er (B48B20, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 245–252 PS.
2er (B48B20, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 163 PS.
2er (B48B20, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 218 PS.
2er (S58B30, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Oil cooler leaking from stone impact, Connecting rod bearing wear with tuning, Main bearing shells recall (manufacturing defect 2021). Power: 530 PS.
2er (B38B15, 2016–2021) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 136–140 PS.
2er (B38B15, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 135–140 PS.
2er (B38B15, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 150–156 PS.
2er (B48B20, 2022–2026) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 178–184 PS.
What to watch out for with the BMW 2er? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee