2016 BMW 435I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 435I years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 435I. That ranks 3rd out of 3 435I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 20%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 BMW 435I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 23,303 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW 435I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 BMW 435I.
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.
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2016 BMW 435i. My vehicle experienced a sudden water pump failure while I was driving on the freeway. Without warning, the vehicle immediately entered âlimp mode,â causing a sudden and dangerous loss of power in active traffic. This created a…
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the VANOS bolts had failed and needed to be replaced. The…
Water pump causing no start and high battery drain.
Airbag sensors are defective. Vehicle states that restraint system is faulty.
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the chassis stabilization warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electric power steering (EPS) to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 435I?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 435I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 BMW 435I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 435I model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.