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2017 Bmw M2

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Bmw M2 has 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.6x the segment average of 5. The most common issue is lighting problems (83% of all complaints), specifically: the backlighting for the tachometer and speedometer becomes completely unreadable under soft daylight situations. an example of this would be driving through a wooded area in full daylight. it appears that this issue is created be two issues. first, the color of the background and lettering on th.

18

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

3.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 4 of 4)

LIGHTING

15 complaints
83%
  • • THE BACKLIGHTING FOR THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BECOMES COMPLETELY UNREADABLE UNDER SOFT DAYLIGHT SITUATIONS. AN EXAMPLE OF THIS WOULD BE DRIVING THROUGH A WOODED AREA IN FULL DAYLIGHT. IT APPEARS THAT THIS ISSUE IS CREATED BE TWO ISSUES. FIRST, THE COLOR OF THE BACKGROUND AND LETTERING ON TH
  • • DURING CERTAIN DAYTIME CONDITIONS, SUCH AS A CLOUDY DAY OR UNDER SHADE, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR SPEED, RPM, ETC. , CAN NOT BE READ. THIS PROBLEM IS MADE WORSE WITH SUNGLASSES.
  • • BACKLIGHTING ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES DOES NOT MEET SUFFICIENT CONTRAST REQUIREMENTS. IT'S EVEN WORSE WHEN DRIVING THROUGH SHADED AREAS. TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER APPEAR COMPLETELY DARK AND UNREADABLE. THIS COULD BE AN ACCESSIBILITY ISSUE WHERE CERTAIN DRIVERS COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY READING THE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE BACKLIGHTING FOR THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BECOMES COMPLETELY UNREADABLE UNDER SOFT DAYLIGHT SITUATIONS. AN EXAMPLE OF THIS WOULD BE DRIVING THROUGH A WOODED AREA IN FULL DAYLIGHT. IT APPEARS THAT THIS ISSUE IS CREATED BE TWO ISSUES. FIRST, THE COLOR OF THE BACKGROUND AND LETTERING ON TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Bmw M2

Based on 13 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 100 miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
13
30-60K
0
60-100K
0
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

LIGHTING

In line with typicalmedian 532 mi · 12 reports
0-30K
12
30-60K
0
60-100K
0
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Bmw M2

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,182
Per month
$182
Per mile
18.2¢
MPG
22
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,667/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,847/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Bmw M2

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,143
Full coverage / month
$179
Liability only / year
$710
vs US avg
+28%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.00x
= Full coverage estimate$2143

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Bmw M2 Service Intervals

Oil change
10K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
10K mi
Brake fluid
24 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
100K mi
Spark plugs
60K mi
Cabin air filter
15K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
60K mi

Condition-Based Service (CBS) tells you exactly when service is due. Transmission fluid was labeled 'lifetime' but many owners service at 60K-100K.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Bmw New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
4 yr / 50K mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
12 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / unlimited mi

Corrosion is unlimited miles for 12 years

These are the terms for a new Bmw. If you're buying a used 2017 M2, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Bmw dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

LIGHTING(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 18 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    LIGHTING: THE BACKLIGHTING FOR THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BECOMES COMPLETELY UNREADABLE UNDER SOFT DAYLIGHT SITUATIONS. AN EXAMPLE OF THIS WOULD BE DRIVING THROUGH A WOODED AREA IN FULL DAYLIGHT. IT APPEARS THAT THIS ISSUE IS CREATED BE TWO ISSUES. FIRST, THE COLOR OF THE BACKGROUND AND LETTERING ON TH

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: BACKLIGHTING ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES DOES NOT MEET SUFFICIENT CONTRAST REQUIREMENTS. IT'S EVEN WORSE WHEN DRIVING THROUGH SHADED AREAS. TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER APPEAR COMPLETELY DARK AND UNREADABLE. THIS COULD BE AN ACCESSIBILITY ISSUE WHERE CERTAIN DRIVERS COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY READING THE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER VISIBILITY DURING THE DAYTIME IS HORRIBLE. I AM UNABLE TO SEE HOW FAST I AM GOING, OR THE TACHOMETER READING.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: The charge pipe, connecting the cold side of the intercooler to the throttle body failed without warning. The failure point was the clamping point to secure the pipe to the throttle body. This vehicle has no powertrain modifications. The failure happened all of a sudden and as a result, my vehicle

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Bmw M2 — Year Comparison

How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2018
5Above Average
2017
18Below Average
2016
5Above Average
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
5

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