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2023 BMW X2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 X2.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 BMW X2 is equipped with an S8 automatic transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 24 mpg city, 31 highway, and 27 combined. It also carries zero recalls and a single owner complaint categorized under steering, electrical system, and visibility/wiper. That lone complaint ties the 2023 model with the 2022 edition for the lowest owner-reported tally across the 20182026 span, a sharp contrast to the 14 complaints logged in 2018 and a clear indication that later production years have generated far fewer reported issues.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/31/27 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 11428593186. 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 95V; Goldplay Edition: 225/45R19/XL 96HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, Goldplay Edition: 8; Optional: 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11428593186
Engine air filter13718513944
Spark plug12122455258
Front wiper blades61612455085
Thermostat11539430898 alt 11539430899
Cabin air filter64316835405 alt 64316835406

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 / combined24 / 31 / 27 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.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

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 2023 BMW X2 posts one of the cleanest federal records of the entire generation, with just 1 complaint, 0 recalls, and 0 open investigations, placing it at the tail end of a strong low-issue arc that began after the 2018 launch-year spike of 14 complaints. Looking at the year-by-year trajectory, consumer complaints collapsed from 14 in 2018 to a 0–2 range from 2019 through 2023, while recall activity stayed minimal at 0–1 per year—meaning the 2023 model effectively represents the most mature, refined state of this generation before the post-2023 uptick. The lone 2023 complaint touches steering, electrical system, and visibility/wiper concerns, and importantly there are zero crash or fire complaints recorded for the year. TSB volume did tick up modestly to 38 from 26 in 2022, suggesting some refinements or service procedures were issued, but nothing escalated into a recall or federal investigation. By contrast, 2024 and 2025 saw recall counts climb to 2 and 3 respectively, indicating growing manufacturer attention to issues on later units. For a used-buy perspective, the 2023 model year is a strong choice within this generation—clean complaint profile, no recalls, no investigations—offering better risk positioning than the surrounding 2024–2026 model years.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
38
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
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.

Steering,Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper1

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 38 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B0102242026-05-05EngineThe EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or…
B1203262026-03-11Electrical SystemBMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain…
B3301262026-03-02Wheels1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 – 65 mph can…
B3301262026-02-18Suspension1. Noise complaint: Humming or clicking type noise in the speed range of 15 – 65 mph can…
B1204252025-06-11Electrical SystemEMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS

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

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 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 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined mpg.