The 2016 BMW M4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,899 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN18V7130002018-10-112,661 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
STRUCTURE16V6530002016-09-09196 affected
Defect
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. …
Consequence
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.
POWER TRAIN15V7820002015-11-2342 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
9
1fires2injuries
POWER TRAIN
8
SUSPENSION
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
1fires2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SEATS
1
1fires
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints32
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“Both front steering bearing carriers (knuckles) cracked... This is a well documented defect on the m4 gts model that bmw has not addressed.”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW M4 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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