The multi-part crank hub is held in place only by the clamping force of the crankshaft bolt and the friction between the mating surfaces.
Applies to the engine S55B30.
vinkodex.BMW M2 F22 common faults.
2014–2021. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
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What to watch for
What can go wrong on this car?
The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.
critical3
In these engines the water pump is not belt driven but has its own electric motor.
Applies to the engine N55B30.
Four aluminium bolts hold the housing of the variable valve timing (VANOS).
Applies to the engine N55B30.
expensive5
The engine oil is cooled by an air-to-oil cooler, and it sits under the front spoiler, perpendicular to the ground.
Applies to the engine S55B30.
The connecting rod bearings wear from as little as 60,000 kilometres, which is early even for an engine of this output.
Applies to the engine S55B30.
A rubber gasket seals the oil filter housing to the block.
Applies to the engine N55B30.
The crankcase ventilation leads the gas that forms in the crankcase back to the intake and separates the oil out of it on the way.
Applies to the engine N55B30.
Repair: 80–900 EUR
N54 / N55: high pressure fuel pump
expensiveThis is the most common N54 fault, and it affects early N55 engines too.
Applies to the engine N55B30.
3 more faults belong to this generation. On the version page, only the ones that apply stay.
Official recall5 recallsShowThe manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.
Most recent: 30 March 2023
A12/00868/23Safety recallInjuries30 March 2023 · EU Safety GateThe airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 30/03/2023
A12/00994/21Safety recallInjuries5 May 2021 · EU Safety GateThe strengthening plates attached to the canopy roof may have been poorly glued during the manufacturing process. In the event that the head airbag is deployed, the plates could become detached from the canopy roof and increase the risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 05/05/2021
A12/00134/21Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety GateThe fuel injectors may not have been equipped with a decoupling element. This could result in a vibration fracture at the soldering point of the high-pressure fuel rail. Consequently, fuel could leak into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/00783/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/0966/19Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe knee airbags may be defective. This could lead to inadequate inflation of the knee airbags in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
F22 · 2014–2021
Pick the version.
The fault list opens on the version page.
4 versions
EngineVersionPowerFuel · transmissionBody
3.0 l · 2979 cm³
N55B30
M2 Coupé
2014–2017 · M2 Coupé
370 HPpetrol · automaticcoupé3.0 l · 2979 cm³
N55B30 · GS6
M2 Coupé
2014–2017 · M2 Coupé
370 HPpetrol · manualcoupé3.0 l · 2979 cm³
S55B30
M2 Competition Coupé
2017–2021 · M2 Competition Coupé
410 HPpetrol · automaticcoupé3.0 l · 2979 cm³
S55B30
M2 CS Coupé
2017–2021 · M2 CS Coupé
450 HPpetrol · automaticcoupé
Neighbouring generations
F22 · 2014–2021
F22/F23 (2014-2021). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
About this generation
Which years does this page cover?
2014–2021. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.
Does the fault apply to every car like this?
No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.
Is it free?
The fault list is.
Information, not an expert opinion
We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.
- A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
- A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
- You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.