BMW 2er G42
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 G42 is available with 6 engine variants — from 102 to 510 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The BMW 220d (Diesel, 190 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW 218i (Benziner, 156 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW 220i (Benziner, 178–184 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B48B20 (2022–2025, Be Careful) und B48B20 (2022–2025, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 220i!
The BMW 230i (Benziner, 245–252 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B48B20 (2022–2025, Be Careful) und B48B20 (2022–2025, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 230i!
The BMW M2 CS (Benziner, 530 PS) has the S58B30 (3.0L Biturbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 9 known weaknesses.
The BMW M240i xDrive (Benziner, 374 PS) has the B58B30 (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 12 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Water in LED headlights Widespread problem — especially on M240i models. Water collects inside the headlight; right side more frequently affected. Symptoms: Visible water droplets or heavy condensation inside the headlight after rain or car washing. from 9,000 km | Low | |
| Moisture in tail lights The known tail light moisture issue from the F22 generation carries over to the G42. Symptoms: Fogged tail light interior after rain, visible water droplets in the light housing. | Low |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 47 weaknesses have been documented for the BMW 2er G42 (2021–2025) — 40 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Body, Brakes, Electronics, Suspension.
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 (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, 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