On 6/12/2024, my right engine mounts collapsed and needed immediate repair to keep the engine secure. On 7/6/2026, I took my car for service and was informed via video that the right engine mounts had collapsed again and required replacement. I repeatedly explained to the dealership that the mount installed on 6/12/2024 only lasted about 27,000 miles. The service center then had a team leader take a look and said to disregard what the video shows of a collapsed mount; that it's only cracking and that can wait. The dealership refused to cover the cost of the mounts, instead charging me a discounted rate, claiming that the warranty was only for two years, despite my car not providing any service notifications. It appears that engine mount issues are a common and serious problem on BMWs.
The worst 2019 BMW X2 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or MINI customer service at 1‑866‑825‑1525.
Recall number 19V601000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 BMW X2 79
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- The engines turbocharger wastegate valve controller limited warranty for defects in materials and / or...
- The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or...
- The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or...
- Evap system purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150
- After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive...
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner...
- Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
What 2019 BMW X2 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My battery died. After a AAA jump, the car started fine but the right-rear-taillight-signal malfunctioned. It was working fine prior to the battery dying. I purchased a new battery and the mechanic said my right-rear-taillight was getting an electrical signal and the bulb work, but I needed a completely new taillight component ($300!) because it still was not working. While researching parts, I came across a YouTube 'fix' that showed that within the lightbulb compartment, there was a little piece of plastic that was MELTED preventing a mental piece on the lightbulb casing from touching the metal on the compartment preventing the light from coming on. My mechanic sanded down the melted plastic so the two metal parts could touch, and low and behold, the right-rear-taillight-signal worked just fine. Now I don't know if a battery failure could cause an electrical shock to this little piece of plastic but in the comments on this Youtube "fix", this same scenario happed to someone else with an X2 and their battery died and the right-rear-taillight-signal immediately failed. Is there a connection? What caused that little piece to melt??
The m35i turbo malfunctions and results in a 1-3 second lag that produces a very dangerous driving situation. You press the accelerator and the car doesn't move for a few seconds then all of a sudden it bursts ahead explosively.
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Questions about the 2019 BMW X2
Is the 2019 BMW X2 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2019 BMW X2, 1.5 times a typical X2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 BMW X2?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW X2 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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