2023 BMW X2  RealSafeCars79Safety Rating

#64 of 2023 SUVs

#115 of all 2023 vehicles


The X2, which BMW introduced in 2018, is a small SUV with seating up to 5. The BMW X2 has exceptional horsepower for its class, packing substantial oomph. The X2 provides exceptional fuel efficiency for its class, saving your wallet and the environment. It handles mud, snow, and sand with ease with optional all-wheel drive (AWD). BMW offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2023 BMW X2 is average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2023 BMW X2 has a score of 79, implying a 0.043% chance of driver death (3.8% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2023 BMW X2 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0429% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.9023%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0429% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.9023% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2023 BMW X2 is 8% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2023 BMW X2 is 6% more likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features with BMW's Active Driving Assistant can substantially reduce the risks of harm to vehicle occupants by preventing severe accidents. The following active safety systems are included even on lower trims/versions of the 2023 BMW X2: Emergency Brake Assist and Lane-Change Warning with Lane-Change Assist.

Safety features can still make a vehicle safer, even if not as flashy as emergency automatic braking. Standard Cornering Headlights / Leveling Head Lamps better illuminate the road ahead --- the lights point towards the direction that the vehicle is heading. Standard side mirror turn signals alert others of your intention to turn or switch lanes allowing them to react accordingly, which can prevent accidents caused by not seeing a vehicle in the blind spot.


And it is less safe than many comparable cars.

10071Toyota GR86Subaru BRZBMW X2Nissan LeafMINI CountrymanVolkswagen Golf GTIVolkswagen ID.4Ford Mustang Mach-EBMW 3 SeriesAudi Q3Volvo XC40Lexus ISComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2023 BMW X2 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 71 to 100. The 2023 BMW X2 is less safe than the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, the 2023 Lexus IS, the 2023 Volvo XC40, the 2023 Audi Q3, the 2023 BMW 3 Series, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.

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