2016 BMW m4
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 BMW m4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 20 on record.
2016 BMW m4 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2016 BMW m4 recalls 3
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 sli…
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2016 BMW m4 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 BMW m4 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 229
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 229.
The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Bulletin B010826 · Structure · Sep 2026A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
Bulletin B340921 · Service Brakes · Jan 2025The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See attached video V31 01 24. The sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and…
Bulletin B310124 · Suspension · Jan 2024Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Bulletin B340714 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
Bulletin B514616 · Structure · May 2023After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Bulletin B651523 · Electrical System · May 2023The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in t…
Bulletin B840822 · Electrical System, Equipment · Mar 2023Exterior rear lights do not work.
Bulletin B630917 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Mar 2023A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
Bulletin B340921 · Service Brakes · Feb 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M4 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the BMW m4
The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2016 BMW m4 trims & engines on record
2016 BMW m4 vehicles on record
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C53GK708376
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C53GK335954
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C5XGK338236
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C52HK709570
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C56GK338377
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C54GK338300
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C36HA014111
2016 BMW m4WBS3U9C55HP970953
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C54HK709134
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C57GK338386
2016 BMW m4WBS3R91000K455577
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C5XHK709638
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C54GK708564
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C37HA014084
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C55GK337463
2016 BMW m4WBS3U9104G5C22456
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C30HA014007
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C52GK708109
2016 BMW m4WBS4S9C55GK579002
2016 BMW m4WBS3R9C56HK708969