NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 BMW X2 Safety Record
The 2021 BMW X2 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
The 2021 BMW X2 has not undergone crash testing by the federal NHTSA program, leaving it without an official Safety Index or star ratings. This absence of data means consumers lack a direct federal assessment of its crashworthiness. The vehicle's record does indicate a light burden regarding post-purchase safety issues, with only one recall campaign initiated and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA. This picture is limited, providing no crash-test data for evaluation, but the low recall and complaint figures do not raise immediate red flags. Shoppers should interpret the lack of a crash-test score as a data void, rather than an implicit positive or negative safety indicator.
The 2021 BMW X2 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving seat belts, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA 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 2021 BMW X2?
For the 2021 BMW X2, federal safety data show a single recall for seat belts. This places the model in the Light recall and complaint burden band, the least crowded tier in our framework. No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year. Owners must perform a VIN-specific lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm the recall's resolution status for any individual vehicle. Notably, NHTSA has not published crash-test data for the 2021 X2, and no sibling years are available in our dataset for comparative crash-safety analysis.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 BMW X2 have any recalls?
The 2021 BMW X2 has one recall on record, and it concerns seat belts. The campaign covers certain 2021 BMW models and addresses a seat belt defect. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory is noted in the data for this recall. Owners should use the NHTSA VIN lookup to confirm whether this campaign has been completed on a specific vehicle.
SEAT BELTS21V554000
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
Reported 2021-07-21
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 BMW X2?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2021 BMW X2. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the complaint database for this model year. No component categories surface as problem areas because no unverified allegations have been filed.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 BMW X2?
A critical safety advisory accompanies the 2021 BMW X2: a recall for the seat belt system. Prospective owners of a used model should verify the vehicle identification number via nhtsa.gov to confirm this recall has been addressed. Rectification of an open recall remains the responsibility of either the seller or the manufacturer, at no cost to the owner.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 BMW X2, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall is on record for the 2021 BMW X2, targeting seat belts across certain 2021 BMW models. Seat belts are a primary restraint system, making completion of this recall a priority check for any prospective buyer.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW X2, meaning no unverified allegations involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal database for this year.
- The Light burden band assigned to the 2021 BMW X2 reflects only its recall and complaint record and cannot be used as a substitute for crash-test performance data.
FAQ2021 BMW X2 safety questions
Was the 2021 BMW X2 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 2021 BMW X2 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2021 BMW X2. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 BMW X2?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 BMW X2. 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 X2 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.