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2016 BMW 2 Series / M2 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 2 Series / M2. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 228I, 228XI, M2.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 2 Series / M2, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V608000August 13, 2024Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
16V653000September 9, 2016Structure › Frame And Members

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V608000

Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles

Report received by NHTSA
August 13, 2024
Owner notification
March 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
720,796 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
228I, 228XI

Components: Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles; Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Pump

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V608000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V653000

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA
September 9, 2016
Owner notification
November 3, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
196 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW 2 Series / M2
May 31, 2016 – June 22, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
M2

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V653000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 14, 2024.