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BMW, 2 Series Common Issues

1. Faulty Oxygen Sensor

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Rough idling, decreased fuel efficiency, and a 'check engine' light


2. BMW iDrive System Glitches

Occurrence: 20%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Freezing or crashing navigation system, failed to connect to Bluetooth


3. Coolant Leaks

Occurrence: 8%Cost to repair: $1000

Symptoms:

Water spots under the car, overheating engine


4. Faulty Rearview Camera

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $600

Symptoms:

No video feed or poor image quality from rear camera


5. Transmission Issues (DCT)

Occurrence: 25%Cost to repair: $2500

Symptoms:

Slipping out of gear, hesitation when shifting


6. Electrical System Malfunctions

Occurrence: 18%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Failed to start the engine, intermittent electrical issues


7. Excessive Oil Consumption

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Oil level dropping quickly, blue smoke from exhaust


8. Faulty Rear Axle Shafts

Occurrence: 5%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Vibration when driving, unusual noises from rear wheels


9. Headlight Issues (LED)

Occurrence: 9%Cost to repair: $900

Symptoms:

Failed to turn on, flickering or dimming light output


10. Brake Rotor Warping

Occurrence: 6%Cost to repair: $1000

Symptoms:

Vibration when pressing the brake pedal, spongy pedal feel