BMW G42 2 Series coupe
2022–present · 2 Series coupe (G42) · B46/B48, B58
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Models and engines by year
US-market models. Chassis codes: G42. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 3 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 35 | 1 |
| 2026 | 32 | 1 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Repair prices for the G42
These repairs apply to engines used in the G42. We don't have a G42-specific estimate for them yet. Each job page shows sourced owner prices from other chassis with the same engine, and you can ask us to price the job for your car.
B58 / B48 oil filter housing (coolant leak)
No estimate for the G42 yet · see prices on other chassisB58 valve cover / PCV failure
No estimate for the G42 yet · see prices on other chassisB58 / B48 fuel tank vent valve (purge valve)
No estimate for the G42 yet · see prices on other chassisB58 coolant expansion tank (G05 X5 40i, high- or low-temp)
No estimate for the G42 yet · see prices on other chassisB58 heat management module (thermostat) replacement
No estimate for the G42 yet · see prices on other chassisB58 oil pump replacement
No estimate for the G42 yet · see prices on other chassisB58 water pump (coolant pump)
No estimate for the G42 yet · see prices on other chassisNHTSA safety recalls 5
- Recall 26V056: engine starter 230I, 330I, 430I, 530I, X3, X4, Z4, 2021–2024. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models.
- Recall 25V636: engine starter 230I, 330I, 430I, 430I CONVERTIBLE, 530I, X3, X4, Z4, 2019–2022. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
- Recall 23V770: steering gear 230I, 330I, X3, X4, 2024. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly, which can allow it to loosen.
- Recall 23V099: digital key ECU software coding 230I, 840I, M2, M240I, M8, M850I, Z4, 2022–2023. BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M
- Recall 23V039: side air bag cover panel 230I, M240I, 2023. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 106
- SIB 01 01 26 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on B46/B48/B58 engines (2020–2025); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · May 2026
- SIB 18 01 24 Catalytic converter new-car delivery hold Catalytic converter new-car delivery hold on B46/B48 engines (2024); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery. Service campaign · Jul 2024
- SIB 63 01 26 Delivery Stop Rear Lights Delivery Stop Rear Lights on BMW G42 models (2026); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery. Service campaign · Jan 2026
- SIB 61 17 26 Seat cracking Seat cracking on BMW G42/G45 models (2026); BMW gives an adjustment procedure. Service campaign · Sep 2026
- NHTSA 11016435 Coolant expansion tank new-car delivery hold Coolant expansion tank new-car delivery hold on BMW G20/G22/G23/G26 and other models (2025); unsold cars were held for inspection and repair before delivery. Service campaign · Mar 2025
- SIB 34 02 25 Coolant expansion tank leak Coolant expansion tank leak on BMW G20/G22/G23/G26 and other models (2025); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Apr 2025
- SIB 51 08 25 Body service campaign Body service campaign on BMW G42 models (2025); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Apr 2025
- SIB 18 01 25 Discolorization of exhaust system rear silencer Discolorization of exhaust system rear silencer on B46/B48 engines (2024–2025); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · May 2026
- SIB 12 03 26 Control module check engine light Control module check engine light on BMW G01/G05/G06/G07 and other models (2023–2026); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. Emissions notice · Jul 2026
- SIB 12 11 26 Engine rough running Engine rough running on BMW G01/G05/G06/G07 and other models (2024); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2026
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the G42. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the G42 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
G42 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 255 hp (230i Coupe) to 382 hp (M240i xDrive Coupe), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.1 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full G42 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
G42 buyer's guide → G42 coding list G42 common problems → G42 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.