2019 BMW X2 Problems: 2 Known Issues
2019 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 BMW X2 has 2 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Steering tie rod may be missing a washer — recall 19V601. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
2019 · xDrive28i · B46A20
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NHTSA Recalls3 recalls
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.
SEAT BELTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break.
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What are the most common BMW X2 problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019 BMW X2 has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Steering tie rod may be missing a washer — recall 19V601, Thumping or groaning noise from the front axle — bulletin SIB 31 01 26. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the BMW X2 reliable?
The 2019 BMW X2 has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Steering tie rod may be missing a washer — recall 19V601. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2019 BMW X2 Steering tie rod may be missing a washer — recall 19V601?
On a small number of vehicles the steering tie rod end may have been assembled without a required spherical washer (BMW calls it a cone collar disc). Over time the tie rod end can wear excessively and break, causing loss of wheel guidance and increasing the risk of a crash. Appli… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2023 BMW X2 Thumping or groaning noise from the front axle — bulletin SIB 31 01 26?
On uneven roads a thumping noise can come from the front axle, and in some weather a groaning noise can be heard during steering movements. BMW traces it to the auxiliary damper (additional shock absorber) detaching from the front strut support bearing (guide support). Applies to… Severity: low.
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