2016 BMW M4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
32
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW M4
The 2016 BMW M4 has received a total of 32 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. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (9 complaints), Power Train (8 complaints), and Suspension (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW M4
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 BMW M4, 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 M4
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW M4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 Campaign: 18V713000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, where it was diagnosed with an imbalanced drive shaft. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the costs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
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
THE BILLET ALUMINUM STEERING KNUCKLES/STEERING CARRIERS ARE CRACKED AT ONE OF TWO BOLT POINTS CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND BMW SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE REPLACEMENT PART. THIS BILLET ALUMINUM PART IS SPECIFIC TO THE 2016 BMW M4 GTS, A LIMITED EDITION BMW M4. APPROXIMATELY 800 M4 GTS'S WERE EVER BUILT AND THESE PARTS ARE FAILING AT ALL MILEAGE VALUES. THIS ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON BIMMERPOST.COM FROM SEVERAL OWNERS. BMW WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPLACE IF THE VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY, REGARDLESS OF THE MILEAGE; MINE HAS 6,500 MILES. IF THE SECOND BOLT FAILS, THE COMPONENT WILL NO LONGER BE ATTACHED TO THE STRUT AND CAUSE CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURY AND POTENTIALLY DEATH. I NOTIFIED BMW AND THEY DENIED THE CLAIM AFTER 4 WEEKS OF REVIEW WITHOUT ANY REASON.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW M4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW M4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW M4
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW M4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B340414 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees F) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
B111019 — EQUIPMENT
CRANKCASE BEDPLATE DELIVERY STOP: CRANKCASE BEDPLATE. INFORMATION Reimbursement for this Delivery Stop/Repair Action will be via normal claim entry.
B330119 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
DRONING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE. A humming/droning noise is heard with vibration during partial to full engine load in higher gears. The tuning of the rear suspension mount for the differential.
B330318 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
KNOCKING NOISE OR VIBRATION/DRONING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE. A hard knocking noise is heard from the rear axle area during load reversals. The tuning of the rear suspension mount for the differential.
B122318 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
S55 - CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: DRIVE FAULTY: Check Control Message (CCM) ÒDrive faultyÓ is display for 5 seconds
B310318 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CRACKING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHILE TURNING OR PARKING: Cracking noises heard from the area of the front axle when rotating the steering while stationary or at low speed.
B122216 — ENGINE
WATER INJECTION SYSTEM WATER LEVEL TOO LOW: Check Control (CC) Message Water level too low, engine performance only available to a limited degree is displayed.
B520217 — SEATS
SERVICE ACTION: CHECK PUMP FOR BACKREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT: The backrest width adjustment and, the lumbar support adjustment of the front seats are accomplished by a common air pump.
B513416 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
RAISING OF WIND DEFLECTOR AT A HIGH SPEED. Unintentional lifting of the wind deflector occurs at a high speed and it is perceived that it may possibly detach. CAUSE Rear seat backrest not locked. This is not visually detectable at first glance. Make the customer aware of the proper rear...
B510816 — VISIBILITY
Edge Protection Trim Is Scratched. The outside edge protector (B-pillar), where the rear edge of the front door glass makes contact, is scratched. Front window glass is out of adjustment
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW M4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M4
- 2014 BMW M4 — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW M4 — 16 complaints
- 2016 BMW M4 (current)
- 2017 BMW M4 — 2 complaints
- 2018 BMW M4 — 5 complaints
- 2019 BMW M4 — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW M4 — 2 complaints
- 2021 BMW M4 — 1 complaint