BMW M2 F87 — Reliability

F87 Coupe Sports 2016–2021 2 engines

Reliability Summary

Best engine N55 — 76/100 ACCEPTABLE
Worst engine S55 — 65/100 CAUTION
Average reliability 70/100

Engine Comparison

Engine Reliability Score Verdict Known Issues
N55
3.0L Turbo I6 		76/100 ACCEPTABLE Electric water pump failure +4
S55
3.0L Twin-Turbo M I6 		65/100 CAUTION Crankshaft hub failure — pre-2016 production +2

Engines in this model

ACCEPTABLE 76

N55

3.0L Turbo I6

Fixed N54. Known issues cheap + documented. 200k+ km proven. Good tuning base.

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CAUTION 65

S55

3.0L Twin-Turbo M I6

Track weapon. M-car level care mandatory. Fragile if abused.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Electric water pump failure N55 high 60,000 km – 120,000 km
Valve cover gasket oil leak N55 moderate 60,000 km – 130,000 km
Oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) leak N55 moderate 60,000 km – 130,000 km
Plastic charge pipe crack N55 moderate 60,000 km – 150,000 km
Coolant pipe / banjo bolt seals N55 minor 80,000 km – 150,000 km
Crankshaft hub failure — pre-2016 production S55 critical —
Rod bearing wear — M-car maintenance required S55 critical 60,000 km – 120,000 km
Turbo oil seal wear S55 moderate 80,000 km – 150,000 km

FAQ

Is the BMW M2 reliable?

The BMW M2 has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 65/100 (CAUTION) to 76/100 (ACCEPTABLE). Average reliability: 70/100.

Which BMW M2 engine is most reliable?

The N55 is the most reliable engine in the BMW M2, scoring 76/100 (ACCEPTABLE).

What problems does the BMW M2 have?

Across all engine variants, the BMW M2 has 8 known issues. The most common are related to Electric water pump failure, Valve cover gasket oil leak, Oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) leak.