2017 BMW M2
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2017: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
15 of 17 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
Instrument cluster (Speedometer, tachometer) has no lighting during daylight hours. It is a dark screen much of the day and I am unable to clearly and quickly see the important gauges there, as described.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-22
Daytime gauge lighting is very dim. It is hard to read speedometer to tell your speed very unsafe. Have asked dealer and BMW to no avail. I have owned 8 BMW cars and never had this problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-29
During certain daytime conditions, such as a cloudy day or under shade, the instrument cluster for speed, RPM, etc. , can not be read. This problem is made worse with sunglasses.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-09
Engine
1 of 17 total reports mentions: engine.
Electrical system
1 of 17 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
Backlighting on instrument cluster gauges does not meet sufficient contrast requirements. It's even worse when driving through shaded areas. Tachometer and speedometer appear completely dark and unreadable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 BMW M2 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 BMW M2 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW M2?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 88% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 BMW M2 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.