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2022 BMW X2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 X2.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 BMW X2 uses an automatic (S8) transmission and carries EPA ratings of 23/30/26 mpg. Across the 20182026 model range, this model year registers the fewest owner complaints—just one, categorized under unknown/other or fuel/propulsion system—and carries zero recalls. That single complaint stands against a 2018 high of 14 grievances, making the 2022 variant the quietest point in the X2’s documented reliability history.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11429888806. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/50R18 95VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 8, 8, 8, 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11429888806 alt 11428593186
Engine air filter13718513944 alt 13718480931
Spark plug12125A1A259 alt 12122455258
Front wiper blades61612455085
Thermostat11539430898 alt 11539430899
Cabin air filter64316835406 alt 64316835405

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.7 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height60.2 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3728 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 30 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the X2 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2019 M35i
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019M35i 2.0L Turbo I-44.50 sec13.10 sec302 hpAWD
2019M35i 2.0L Turbo I-44.60 sec13.30 sec302 hpAWD
2018xDrive28i (M Sport X) 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec228 hpAWD
2018xDrive28i (M Sport X) 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec228 hpAWD
2018sDrive28i (M Sport X) 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.00 sec228 hpFWD
2018xDrive28i (M Sport X) 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.00 sec228 hpAWD
2018xDrive28i (M Sport X) 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.20 sec228 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs14.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsUse new bolts only. 88.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 BMW X2 sits in a notably quiet pocket of the model's federal record, posting just one complaint, zero recalls, and a single investigation, while its 26 technical service bulletins represent the lowest TSB count across the entire 20182026 window shown. That profile is a sharp improvement over the launch-year 2018, which logged 14 complaints and 108 TSBs, and it is also cleaner than the 2024–2026 model years, where recall activity has climbed to 2–3 per year and complaints have begun edging back up to 2–3 as well. The sole complaint filed against the 2022 references an "Unknown or Other" fuel/propulsion system issue with no crash or fire reports, but the data does not specify a confirmed root cause, so it should be treated as an isolated flag rather than a known systemic defect. Read in the arc of the generation, 2022 looks like the calm middle of the production run: the early teething issues from 2018 have been resolved, the open investigation had not yet escalated into a recall, and the rising recall cadence in later years is associated with newer model years rather than this one. For a used-buyer, the takeaway is positive: on the available federal evidence, 2022 is one of the strongest years in the lineup to target, offering the lowest TSB exposure and no recall obligations, though a pre-purchase inspection of the fuel/propulsion system and a VIN check for any subsequent recall campaigns remain prudent.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
26
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 26 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B0102242026-05-05EngineThe EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or…
B3101222026-01-02SuspensionDuring inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles…
B0655252025-10-13Unknown Or OtherGasket Set Return
B0102252025-05-19EngineThe engines turbocharger wastegate valve controller limited warranty for defects in…
B2801232025-03-21Power TrainCheck control message (790) “Emergency gearbox release activated” is displayed…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific X2. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 X2 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the X2 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.