2016 BMW M4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M4 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW M4. That is the most of any M4 model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 41%), typically at around 33,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 22owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 BMW M4 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 | 9 | 41% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 36% | 39,990 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 27% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 14% | 11,100 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 820 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 41,458 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 39,990 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW M4 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.
Risk: A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time.
Risk: If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 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.
I am writing to report a critical structural safety defect involving the front steering knuckle (wheel carrier) on my 2016 BMW M4 GTS. Upon inspection, the original factory steering knuckle has developed severe structural cracks on both the top and bottom sections of the component. Safety Risk &…
The contact owns a 2016 BMW M4. The contact stated that under previous ownership, the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 15V782000 (Power Train) at a local dealer. The contact stated that two years later, the contact was unsure if the vehicle was included or repaired under NHTSA…
Filled car with gas and drove home , came out 10 minutes later to a puddle of fuel under car , from the fuel tank on the rear driver side
Both front steering bearing carriers (knuckles) cracked... this is a well documented defect on the M4 GTS model that BMW has not addressed.
The car only has 500 miles. It is a show car not taken out of the garage. Went to change oil and inspection sticker. Found to have a bad front knuckle. It is cracked. Many forums on this. This car is limited and has very low miles by owners. This should not be occurring
Other BMW M4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 M4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 M4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 M4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 M4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 M4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 M4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 M4 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 M4 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 22 | 3 |
| 2015 M4 | 12 | 3 |
| 2014 M4 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW M4?
Owners most often report engine, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW M4?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 BMW M4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M4 model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.