2016 BMW M3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW M3
The 2016 BMW M3 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW M3
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 BMW M3, potentially affecting up to 2,899 vehicles.
Recall 18V713000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 2,661 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V653000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 196 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 15V782000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 42 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW M3
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW M3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THERE'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2015+ BMW F80 M3 S55 ENGINE. THE ISSUE IS THE CRANK HUB SPINNING OUT AND DAMAGING THE CAR. IT LEAVES THE VEHICLE IN A DANGEROUS STATE WHEN DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND TO OTHERS NEAR BY. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS TO STOCK VEHICLES AND MODDED ONES. IF THE CRANK HUB SPINS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING, IT CAN LEAVE THE CAR IN A DANGEROUS STATE WITH NO POWER. LINKS ABOUT IT: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/RESULTS... SPECIFIC VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS THE CRANK HUB ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF A CAR: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/SJR3ZHEGS_U?T=160 THIS ISSUE HAS PERSONALLY HAPPENED ON MY M3. I WAS COASTING DOWN A HILL TOWARDS A GREEN STOPLIGHT, AND A DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION ERROR POPPED UP ON MY SCREEN. I IMMEDIATELY PUSHED IN THE CLUTCH, AND WITHIN 1 SECOND MY ENGINE TURNED OFF. MY CAR WAS LEFT WITH NO POWER, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. I GOT THE CAR HOME BY TOWING IT, THEN USING A WINCH TO GET IT IN MY GARAGE. I USED MY OBD2 READER TO READ THE DTC'S AND ALL THE CODES THAT CAME UP WERE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE CRANK HUB SPINNING. IT WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WAS APPROACHING A BUSY INTERSECTION. I HAD TO PUSH MY CAR OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. I WAS NOT INJURED, I DID NOT CRASH, AND I DID NOT LOSE CONTROL. ALTHOUGH IF I WAS GOING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, IT WOULD BE EASY TO LOSE CONTROL FROM THIS ISSUE.
THE CRANKHUB ON THESE CARS ARE TICKING TIME BOMBS AND IS LIKELY TO FAIL JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY FORCING HUGE REPAIR BILLS. IN SOME CASES, A "LUCKY" FEW JUST NEED TO BE RETIMED AND ONLY REQUIRE 18 HOURS OF LABOR. HOWEVER, OTHERS HAVE NOT BEEN SO LUCKY AND HAVE REQUIRED AN ALL-NEW ENGINE. THIS IS AN ISSUE BMW IS FULLY AWARE OF BUT HAS NOT TAKEN RESPONSBILITY FOR THEIR INSUFFICIENT ENGINEERING.
THERE'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2015+ BMW F80 M3 S55 ENGINE. THE ISSUE IS THE CRANK HUB SPINNING OUT AND DAMAGING THE CAR. IT LEAVES THE VEHICLE IN A DANGEROUS STATE WHEN DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND TO OTHERS NEAR BY. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS TO STOCK VEHICLES AND MODDED ONES. IF THE CRANK HUB SPINS WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING, IT CAN LEAVE THE CAR IN A DANGEROUS STATE WITH NO POWER. LINKS ABOUT IT: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/RESULTS... SPECIFIC VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS THE CRANK HUB ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF A CAR: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/SJR3ZHEGS_U?T=160
KEEP HEARING A KNOCKING SOUND ON DRIVER SIDE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. FEELING VIBRATION UNDER CAR UNDER ACCELERATING AND BREAKING. CARBON FIBER ROOF LAMINATE PEELING OFF.
KEEP HEARING A KNOCKING SOUND ON DRIVER SIDE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. FEELING VIBRATION UNDER CAR UNDER ACCELERATING AND BREAKING. CARBON FIBER ROOF LAMINATE PEELING OFF.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW M3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW M3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW M3
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW M3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B340515 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away from a parking space.
B840219 — EQUIPMENT
PHONE CALL AUDIO AUTONOMOUSLY SWITCH FROM VEHICLE TO PHONE. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
B513018 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GROANING NOISE FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE.
B621315 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Head-up Display (HUD) Visual Improvement. After programming with ISTA/P 2.56.1 or a more recent version you will observe a change in the HUD. CAUSE A visual improvement to the Head-up display was introduced with ISTA/P V2.56.1 INFORMATION Vehicles programmed to F020-15-07-500 or higher received a modification of the HUD display...
B122615 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MDrive Buttons Are Not Functioning After Programming. The MDrive buttons may not be functioning on M vehicles which have been programmed to one of the following integration levels: ? F020-15-07-500 ? F020-15-07-501 ? F020-15-07-502 ? F020-15-07-503 CAUSE DME software (MDrive signal monitoring error)
32 03 14 — STEERING
BMW: CAUTIONING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OR A CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE IN THE DISPLAY INDICATE THE POWER-ASSISTED STEERING HAS FAIL. *MA
B160515 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"FC 481B05: EKP, Pump Insufficient Speed. The customer may complain about any of the following: ? Reduced engine performance when driving ? Engine jerking/bucking ? Engine no-start condition The Check Control messages ""Fuel pump/drive with care"" and ""Engine fault/reduced power"" are displayed in the CC. The fault code 481B05 (Pump...
B610415 — EQUIPMENT
Horn Blows when Unlocking Vehicle. The customer states that the vehicle horn sounds briefly when unlocking the vehicle or opening the door. In some cases, the washers spray briefly on the windshield. Front Electronics Module (FEM) software error
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW M3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M3
- 2011 BMW M3 — 41 complaints
- 2012 BMW M3 — 6 complaints
- 2013 BMW M3 — 17 complaints
- 2014 BMW M3 — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW M3 — 4 complaints
- 2016 BMW M3 (current)
- 2017 BMW M3 — 3 complaints
- 2018 BMW M3 — 10 complaints
- 2021 BMW M3 — 4 complaints