2016 BMW X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X4 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW X4. That ranks 5th out of 13 X4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 69,777 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 BMW X4 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 | 4 | 40% | 69,777 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 20% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 10% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW X4 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Child seat:latch strap
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Risk: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 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.
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 contact owns a 2016 BMW X4. The contact was notified 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available…
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine temperature warning light was illuminated. The engine overheated, and the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
My daughter [XXX] had an oil change on 2-23-2024, and was told that fluid was leaking. In less than 2 weeks, the leakage had worsen. All the electrical components were flashing and the vehicle was cutting on and off. Eventually it stopped running. Her fiance, [XXX] , had the vehicle towed to an…
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal popping noise was coming from vehicle while driving over a speed bump or while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle…
Other BMW X4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 X4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 X4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 X4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 X4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 X4 | 4 | 5 |
| 2021 X4 | 6 | 7 |
| 2020 X4 | 15 | 10 |
| 2019 X4 | 11 | 7 |
| 2018 X4 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 X4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | 10 | 2 |
| 2015 X4 | 18 | 5 |
| 2014 X4 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW X4?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW X4?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 BMW X4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X4 model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.