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2016 BMW M4 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 campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
22
Latest campaign
Oct 11, 2018

Recall summary by component3

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train2Oct 11, 2018
Structure1Sep 9, 2016

Safety recalls3

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 11, 2018Latest campaign
Oct 11, 201818V713000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V713000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V713000 · Oct 11, 2018
Sep 9, 201616V653000

Structure: frame and members

Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V653000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V653000 · Sep 9, 2016
Nov 23, 201515V782000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V782000
What's wrong
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 slip-joint may fail over time.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V782000 · Nov 23, 2015
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component22

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22Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine941012
Power train836000
Suspension627000
Fuel/propulsion system314012
Steering29000
Unknown or other15000
Electrical system15012
Fuel system15000
Gasoline15000
Seats15010
Service brakes15000

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.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “I am writing to report a critical structural safety defect involving the front steering knuckle (wheel carrier) on my 2016 BMW M4 GTS.”

    Filed 09/07/2026 · ODI 11762645
  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 12/08/2025 · ODI 11703660
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “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”

    Filed 06/19/2024 · ODI 11595365

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2016 BMW M4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 BMW M4 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW M4. The most recent, 18V713000 (reported October 11, 2018), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 BMW M4 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 BMW M4?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 BMW M4?

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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