BMW X2 F39
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
136–306 PS
2.0L Turbo Benzin
Solid Turbo Petrol
DecentEngine Overview
The BMW X2 F39 is available with 11 engine variants — from 95 to 306 hp.
The BMW sDrive16d (Diesel, 116 PS) has the B37D15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The BMW sDrive18d (Diesel, 149–150 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW sDrive20d (Diesel, 190 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive18d (Diesel, 149–150 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive20d (Diesel, 190 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive25d (Diesel, 231 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW M35i xDrive (Benziner, 300–306 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW sDrive18i (Benziner, 135–140 PS) has the B38B15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The BMW sDrive20i (Benziner, 192 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive20i (Benziner, 192 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW xDrive25e (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 220 PS) has the B38B15 (1.5L 3-Zyl Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Front Brake Wear Front brake pads wear unusually quickly on the F39 — sometimes after just 35,000 km. Driver assistance systems intervene frequently in braking, accelerating wear. Symptoms: Brake warning light illuminates early, squealing on braking, advance warning from on-board computer message from 40,000 km | Low |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 35 weaknesses have been documented for the BMW X2 F39 (2018–2023) — 26 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Brakes, Electronics, Interior, Suspension.
X2 (B47D20, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 149–150 PS.
X2 (B47D20, 2018–2023) — 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.
X2 (B47D20, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 231 PS.
X2 (B37D15, 2019–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretches — rattling on cold start, DPF clogging on short trips, Injector failure from short-trip use. Power: 116 PS.
X2 (B38B15, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 135–140 PS.
X2 (B48B20, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 192 PS.
X2 (B48B20, 2019–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 300–306 PS.
X2 (B38B15, 2020–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation, Crankshaft bearing half-shell undersized (early production), Turbocharger shaft seal leaking — oil consumption. Power: 125 PS.
What to watch out for with the BMW X2? 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