NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 BMW M2 Competition Safety Record
The 2021 BMW M2 Competition has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 BMW M2 Competition has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness. Without federal crash-test results, no star ratings are assigned for this model year, nor is a Safety Index score available. The federal record does show a clean recall history, with zero recalls on file. Additionally, only a single owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA. This limited data set, while positive, is not a substitute for comprehensive crash-test information. Consumers should consider this lack of data when evaluating the vehicle's safety profile.
The 2021 BMW M2 Competition was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean burden band in the NHTSA complaints and recalls database.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 BMW M2 Competition?
The 2021 BMW M2 Competition has a notably sparse complaint footprint, with a single consumer complaint on file, directed at the suspension. This complaint, filed in late 2023, remains an unverified allegation with no associated incident of crash, fire, injury, or death. The model year reports zero recalls, placing it in the Clean burden band, the lightest category for recall and complaint records. This Clean band designation reflects regulatory and consumer-reporting activity; it is not an assessment of crashworthiness. No federal safety campaign has required a remedy for any component of the 2021 M2 Competition. Furthermore, NHTSA has no tested sibling years for this model, leaving no related crash-test data available for navigational comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 BMW M2 Competition have any recalls?
The 2021 BMW M2 Competition has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No components are named in any recall, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories attached to this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 BMW M2 Competition?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2021 BMW M2 Competition. That single unverified allegation targets the Suspension component. It involved no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. All complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 BMW M2 Competition?
Prospective owners of a 2021 BMW M2 Competition should verify recall completion for any individual vehicle. While the model has a clean record with zero recalls issued for the 2021 model year, this does not guarantee all service actions have been performed on a specific unit. Consumers should use the VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm recall status.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 BMW M2 Competition, meaning this model year has no federal star ratings or Safety Index score of any kind.
- The 2021 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, with no components flagged and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories on file.
- Only one owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, targeting the Suspension component, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in that filing.
- Shoppers should use the VIN-specific recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to verify that any individual 2021 BMW M2 Competition unit has no unresolved open recalls before purchase.
FAQ2021 BMW M2 Competition safety questions
Was the 2021 BMW M2 Competition crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 BMW M2 Competition have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 BMW M2 Competition as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 BMW M2 Competition?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2021 BMW M2 Competition. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW M2 Competition 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.