Most common 2016 BMW M4 problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW M4 complaints by model year
Best M4 years: 2014, 2017, 2020. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →
2016 BMW M4 recalls (3)
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
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.
Structure › Frame and members
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.
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.
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
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.
What 2016 BMW M4 owners say
Engine & cooling
Spontaneous car fire - July 16, 2018; 10:30 pm - 2016 BMW M4 convertible the car had about 22K miles at the time of the fire and was still under manufacturer's certified pre-owned warranty. It had last been serviced six months ago at 18,806 miles for a regularly scheduled oil change. There had not been any issues in the 10 months of ownership. We were driving from denver towards salina, ks on I-70 on our way to OK traveling 75-80mph. The car was driving normally with no warning lights. The cruise control was on, the ac was on half and the windows and top were up. It was dark and the headlights were on. With no warning, dark noxious smoke starting pouring into the cabin, possibly through the ac vents. The smoke burned our eyes and caused us to start coughing and made it difficult to see and breathe. Because it was dark out, we couldn't immediately tell where the smoke was coming from. …
I am currently in litigation with BMW USA over my vehicle still accelerating when I let my foot off the gas. BMW of course said there are no "fault codes" in the system so therefore they cannot verify. BMW initiated a theory that the turbochargers are still spooling and need to unwind. That is why the vehicle still accelerates after I let my foot off the gas. The car was in motion on a city street on three occasions in less than 900 miles. I told the attorney this is why there is a throttle body and a blow off valve so this does not happen. When the throttle body is closed, no air gets in the engine so this is impossible. The blow off valve takes all the pressure out of the turn system.I own the gts version, a very rare 300 pieces for the USA and another owner is experiencing the same situation. …
Transmission & drivetrain
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 BMW M4. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, a loud noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle as complete acceleration was lost. The contact stated was able to pull over to the side of roadway. The vehicle was towed to erhard BMW of farmington hills located on 38700 grand river ave, farmington hills, mi 48335, phone number: [phone], where it was diagnosed that the passenger side drive shaft had fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired but two months later a loud noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle as the contact was driving at 40 MPH. The contact mentioned that he was a short distance away from the dealer so he was able to drive the vehicle going under 5 MPH. At the dealer it was informed that the driver side drive shaft had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. …
Suspension
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
I am writing to report a critical structural safety defect involving the front steering knuckle (wheel carrier) on my 2016 BMW M4 GTS. Upon inspection, the original factory steering knuckle has developed severe structural cracks on both the top and bottom sections of the component. Safety Risk & Hazard:The steering knuckle is a primary load-bearing suspension component responsible for securing the front wheel assembly, brakes, and steering linkage. Because this vehicle has developed cracks on both the top and bottom of the knuckle, it is at imminent risk of total catastrophic failure. A complete fracture of this component will result in immediate wheel detachment, total loss of steering control, and a severe high-speed crash. This presents an extreme and immediate safety hazard to myself, my passengers, and other drivers on the road. …
2016 BMW M4 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 7-speed dual-clutch | RWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 BMW M4 a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 M4 rates use caution: 5.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the M4 at the same age. It is one of the M4 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 BMW M4?
The engine & cooling — 9 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (8) and suspension (6).
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW M4 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2016 BMW M4, the most recent from October 11, 2018 (driveshaft). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW M4?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2017 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016. See the full BMW M4 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 BMW M4 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 33,000 miles; 92% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.