2016 BMW M2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M2 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW M2. That ranks 2nd out of 8 M2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (5 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 BMW M2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW M2 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Risk: Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. 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.
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 contrast of the gauges are so poor that in certain lighting (dusk, dawn, moments of shadow by trees) they become illegible. It is exaggerated by wearing sunglasses. The current models have corrected this, but owners of 2016-2017 models (myself included) have no recourse. Straining to see the…
Speedometer numbers are gray on a gray background making it very difficult to read in overcast conditions in the daytime. Can lead to improper speed relative to the posted speed. This is a design flaw and bmw has since corrected in 2018 versions of the car. There is an entire thread dedicated to…
Instrument gauges hard to see in daylight. Poorly light.
During day light hours the speedometer and tachometer cannot be seen due to poor lighting.
Instrument gauges hard to read in daylight conditions.
Other BMW M2 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW M2?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW M2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 BMW M2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M2 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.