2016 BMW 428I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 428I years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 428I. That ranks 2nd out of 3 428I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (24 complaints, 55%), typically at around 74,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 44owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 BMW 428I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 55% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 39% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 14% | 19,320 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% | 25,430 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 27,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW 428I recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling:cooling system:pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The parking brake connector is bad on a brake that is never used.
Possible wiring harness for the air conditioning system that may be damaged and cause a short circuit. Had to air compressors installed and both reasons codes were "shorts". A damaged A/C wiring harness can short-circuit, potentially creating electrical issues and increasing safety risks while…
1. Radio cut on and off and then Engine failed. I started smelling weird fumes when I was driving but eventually the car restarted back up. 2. Car stopped on the highway and could have resulted in other vehicles running into me. 3. No, I parked the car at my house and don't drive it. 4.No, I parked…
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 428I. The contact stated that upon further inspection, the vehicle had an abnormal engine coolant leak. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine temperature gauge was rising abnormally. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 428I?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 428I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 BMW 428I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 428I model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.