BMW M2 G42 common faults.

2021–. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

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.

This model has no fault write-up yet. That does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups go out after review.

Official recall2 recallsShow

The 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: 5 May 2021

A12/00994/21Safety recallInjuries5 May 2021 · EU Safety Gate

The 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

The authority's notice

A12/01198/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The airbags on the left and right hand sides of the rear seat backrests are incorrectly installed. This can lead to an uncontrolled or automatic deployment of the airbag, increasing the risk of injury. 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

The authority's notice

Engines and transmissions in this generation

A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.

S58B30O1

G42 · 2021–

Pick the version.

The fault list opens on the version page.

6 versions

EngineVersionPowerFuel · transmissionBody

Neighbouring generations

G42 · 2021–

G42 (2021-). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

F22 · 2014–2021

This generation

G42 · 2021–

Next generation

This is the latest.

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

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.

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