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BMW 2 Series 216d Gran Coupé Business Edition common faults.

2020–2024, saloon, diesel, 116 HP.

The fault list covers: B37C15 engine, 7DCT transmission.

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No fault write-up yet. 6 recalls.

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BMW 2 Series 216d Gran Coupé Business Edition

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Official recall6 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

Most recent: 7 July 2026

SR/02180/26Safety recallFire7 July 2026 · EU Safety Gate

The RSW22 starter with reinforced water tightness (RWT) may experience increased abrasion of the magnetic contact, causing deposits to build up at the lowest point inside the relay. These deposits may increase relay contact resistance, leading to starting failures or short circuits. If a short circuit occurs, either when attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibration-related movement of the deposits, it could cause a thermal event and increase the risk of fire. 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: 07/07/2026

The authority's notice

SR/00551/26Safety recallFire30 January 2026 · EU Safety Gate

The failure concerns the RSW22 starter, type RWT (reinforced for watertightness). Increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can lead to the formation of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn can increase the resistance of the relay contact, causing accidental ignition or even short circuits, possibly leading to a thermal reaction and fire. 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: 30/01/2026

The authority's notice

SR/00568/26Safety recallFire30 January 2026 · EU Safety Gate

The failure concerns the RSW22 starter, type RWT (reinforced for watertightness). Increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can lead to the formation of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn can increase the resistance of the relay contact, causing accidental ignition or even short circuits, possibly leading to a thermal reaction and fire. 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: 30/01/2026

The authority's notice

SR/00569/26Safety recallFire30 January 2026 · EU Safety Gate

The failure concerns the RSW22 starter, type RWT (reinforced for watertightness). Increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can lead to the formation of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn can increase the resistance of the relay contact, causing accidental ignition or even short circuits, possibly leading to a thermal reaction and fire. 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: 30/01/2026

The authority's notice

A12/00702/20Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The driver's airbag may be damaged during activation and may fail to inflate sufficiently. This will impair its restraining effect, increasing the risk of an injury. Furthermore, the driver could be injured by hot gases leaking from the airbag's gas generator.

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

A12/01342/20Safety recallFireno date · EU Safety Gate

A short circuit in the high-voltage battery could occur during initial charging due to a particle in the form of a welding bead. This may trigger a chain reaction in the battery, 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

The authority's notice

Engine and transmission

B37C15

70–85 kW (95–116 HP) · diesel

7DCT · 7-speed dual-clutch, transverse (BMW Steptronic DCT, Getrag 7DCT300)

DSG · 7 speed

Clutchwet
Torque limit450 Nm
MakerGetrag

We built the code from the model and the gear count. The factory sheet does not state it.

Variant data

What is in this version

Factory data

Trim
216d Gran Coupé Business Edition
Body
saloon
Fuel
diesel
Transmission
automatic
Engine size
1496 cc
Power
85 kW (116 HP)
Drive
FWD
Production
2020–2024

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

  • Air filter

    • 60,000 km or 4 years
  • Cabin (pollen) filter

    • 30,000 km or 2 years
  • Brake fluid change

    • first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)
  • Engine oil and oil filter (BMW condition-based service)

    • LongLife25,000 km or 2 years
  • Fuel filter, diesel

    • 60,000 km or 2 years

Information, not an expert opinion

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  • 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.
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