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2016 BMW 2 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 13, 202424V608000 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system pumpAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V608000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 228i, 228xi. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component26
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 50 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 35 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 12 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 12 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 12 |
| Power train | 2 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 8 |
| Wheels | 1 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 2 Series, M235I.
Latest reports
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle jerked back and forth and choked. There were no warning lights illuminated.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 228I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Other BMW 2 Series model years
- 20203 recalls5 complaints
- 20182 recalls7 complaints
- 20170 recalls14 complaints
- 20161 recall26 complaints
- 20153 recalls22 complaints
- 20144 recalls12 complaints
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- 2016 5 Series7 recalls83 complaints
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- 2016 7 Series1 recall25 complaints
- 2016 Z41 recall4 complaints
- 2016 X61 recall9 complaints
- 2016 X14 recalls163 complaints
- 2016 M33 recalls5 complaints
- 2016 4 Series1 recall56 complaints
- 2016 X42 recalls10 complaints
- 2016 i32 recalls33 complaints
2016 BMW 2 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 2 Series have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 BMW 2 Series. The most recent, 24V608000 (reported August 13, 2024), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 BMW 2 Series?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 BMW 2 Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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