2016 Bmw M4 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
33,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 22 complaints (40.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 18.2% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Engine: 9; Power Train: 8; Suspension: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Steering: 2; Electrical System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Seats: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 5; 2018: 2; 2019: 5; 2020: 4; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10980434 · 2017-04-25 (April 25, 2017)
THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.…
Owner-reported narrative. 39,990 miles reported. Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11209334 · 2019-05-22 (May 22, 2019)
SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 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 WI…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11405983 · 2021-04-01 (April 1, 2021)
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 OUTSI…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11405983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11523605 · 2023-05-24 (May 24, 2023)
Both front steering bearing carriers (knuckles) cracked... this is a well documented defect on the M4 GTS model that BMW has not addressed.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11523605 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11338878 · 2020-07-12 (July 12, 2020)
DIAGNOSED WITH COOLING SYSTEM ISSUE, 2ND COOLING SYSTEM DRY/LOW OR LEAKING, TRANSMISSION ISSUE, CODE 537, POWER TRAIN ISSUE, CAR IS QUICK SHIFTING AND SKIPPING FROM 5TH TO 7TH GEAR WITH A BUZZING SOUND, AND WITHOUT A DROP IN POWER. THE CAR ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR 5 MONTHS AGO FROM A MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TEXAS. IT SHOWS ON THIS SIGHT THAT THERE'S 3 RECALLS.
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11338878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11595365 · 2024-06-19 (June 19, 2024)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11595365 at NHTSA ↗