NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW M2 Safety Record
The 2019 BMW M2 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
No crash-safety conclusion can be drawn for the 2019 BMW M2; NHTSA has not crash-tested this model, and thus no star ratings or Safety Index are available. The federal record shows a light burden of recalls and complaints. One recall campaign is on file, and zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA.
The 2019 BMW M2 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving the knee bolster air bag system, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW M2?
The 2019 BMW M2 has no crash-test data in the federal record, leaving its safety profile largely undefined by NHTSA's star ratings. The single recall on file concerns the knee bolster airbag, a component critical in frontal impacts. Owner complaints for this model year are zero, though this reflects only voluntary reporting to NHTSA and not a comprehensive safety assessment. The M2 falls into the "Light burden" band, indicating a low volume of recalls and complaints relative to the broader vehicle population. This classification is a documentation metric, not a crash-safety grade. No adjacent model years offer crash-test context, limiting the federal record for this vehicle to its recall and complaint history.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW M2 have any recalls?
The 2019 BMW M2 has one recall on record, targeting the knee bolster air bag system. The campaign covers certain 2019 model year BMW vehicles including the M2 Competition Coupe. NHTSA has issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory associated with this campaign in the data on file.
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER19V352000
Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2019-05-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW M2?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2019 BMW M2. There are no reported components, no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths in the complaint record. No unverified allegations of any kind appear in the federal database for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW M2?
The 2019 BMW M2's most critical safety concern centers on the unremedied knee bolster air bag recall. Prospective owners of any used 2019 M2 must verify the recall's resolution via the VIN at nhtsa.gov prior to purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 BMW M2, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for the 2019 BMW M2, covering the knee bolster air bag system across certain 2019 BMW models including the M2 Competition Coupe.
- The NHTSA complaint database contains zero owner-submitted reports for the 2019 BMW M2, meaning no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged to the federal agency for this year.
- Prospective buyers should verify recall remedy status for the knee bolster air bag campaign by running the specific vehicle VIN through the free lookup tool at nhtsa.gov.
FAQ2019 BMW M2 safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW M2 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 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW M2 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 BMW M2. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW M2?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW M2. 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 2019.
- 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.