Model year 2016 · BMW

2016 BMW 4 Series / M4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 4 Series / M4. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 428I, 428XI, M4.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 4 Series / M4, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V608000	August 13, 2024	Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
18V713000	October 11, 2018	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
16V653000	September 9, 2016	Structure › Frame And Members
15V782000	November 23, 2015	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · 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: 428I, 428XI

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 18V713000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: October 11, 2018
Owner notification: April 9, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,661 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW 4 Series / M4: March 2, 2016 – September 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: M4

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

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 18V713000, 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 4 Series / M4: June 16, 2014 – June 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: M4

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

NHTSA 15V782000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: November 23, 2015
Owner notification: January 14, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 42 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW 4 Series / M4: July 3, 2015 – September 11, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: M4

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

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 15V782000, 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.