2016 BMW M235I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M235I years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW M235I. That is the most of any M235I model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 BMW M235I 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 | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 25% | 14 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW M235I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 BMW M235I.
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.
Our M235I has a transmission leak "thru the wall of the case" (i.e. THROUGH THE METAL CASE) as determined by a local BMW Dealer. They are not able to provide any Technical Service Bulletins or etc. from BMW for this "leaky case" issue. But they are saying this is a KNOWN problem with the…
BMW 2 series cars from about 2015-2018 have faulty wiring and brake light assemblies. BMW has admitted this design flaw in the harness and light - they extended the warranty for one year. As you know, brake light failures represent a real risk. It is unreasonable for BMW to charge $900 per light to…
Rear brake light failure due to faulty wiring. Identical to the details located in this article (https://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/bmw-recalling-241-000-3-series-models-over-faulty-tail-lights/) for which the NHTSA had issued a recall for older BMW models in the past. This issue is common and…
Driver side seatbelt is slow to retract and keeps getting twisted when retracting. You have to carefully help feed the belt into the b pillar for it not to do that. If not, it will almost get jammed in the b pillar and get stuck and becomes non-functional. It takes a lot of strength and effort to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw m235i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank had cracked and needed to be replaced. The cause of the damaged fuel tank was not determined…
Other BMW M235I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 M235I | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 M235I | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 M235I | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 M235I | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 M235I | 5 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW M235I?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW M235I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 BMW M235I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M235I model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.