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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 553
- Axle ratio
- 3.15
- Cyl
- 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 0
- Theft rate
- 0.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
17 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Oct 13, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICB340714
Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Jul 1, 2018EQUIPMENTB840214
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
Jul 1, 2018SERVICE BRAKESB340414
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles:
Jun 1, 2018EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)B650709
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Jun 1, 2018SEATSB520318
MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
May 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREB840818
HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 RESET WHILE BLUETOOTH IS CONNECTED: The following event may cause an unexpected reset of the Head Unit High 2 (NBT EVO) when:
May 1, 2018EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)B651117
NAVIGATION PRO (NBT EVO) MAP UPDATE NOT POSSIBLE, NAVIGATION DOES NOT START: Navigation system will not start at all or the: ÒNavigation system startsÓ message is permanently displayed; or
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.