2016 Bmw 428i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (17) · Engine (4) · Service Brakes (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring:connectors/Plugs/Receptacles 2024-08-13 · campaign 24V608000 · 720,796 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (343)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-09-03 · B010826 · Warranty Program/Extension
the coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the service information bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-25 · B010722 · Warranty Program/Extension
fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-10-25 · B010322 · Warranty Program/Extension
fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-11-13 · B011423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
Showing the 6 most recent of 343 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-01 · Service Brakes“the parking brake connector is bad on a brake that is never used. …”
2026-03-17 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:compressor“possible wiring harness for the air conditioning system that may be damaged and cause a short circuit. had to air compressors installed and both reasons codes were "shorts". a damaged a/c wiring harness can short-circuit, potentially creating electrical issues and increasing safety risks while driving or when parked. a recall was just issued in fe…”
2025-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“1. radio cut on and off and then engine failed. i started smelling weird fumes when i was driving but eventually the car restarted back up. 2. car stopped on the highway and could have resulted in other vehicles running into me. 3. no, i parked the car at my house and don't drive it. 4.no, i parked the car at my house and i don't drive it 5. yes, t…”
2025-09-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2016 bmw 428i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa…”
2025-08-12 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 115,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 bmw 428i. the contact stated that upon further inspection, the vehicle had an abnormal engine coolant leak. no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the engine temperature gauge was rising abnormally. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical…”
2025-07-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2016 bmw 428i. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated, and the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. the check engine warning light was illuminated. an independent mechanic was contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that the engine w…”
2025-05-27 · Engine“the engine coolant pump on my 2016 bmw 4 series has an open recall (#24v-608), issued in august 2024. it’s been almost a year, and the remedy is still marked as "not available." recently, my check engine light came on. i used my personal obd-ii scanner and retrieved fault code u019f, which indicates “lost communication with engine coolant pump con…”
2025-04-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2016 bmw 428i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa…”
2025-04-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2016 bmw 428i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of …”
2025-04-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2016 bmw 428i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that several dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were no longer available. the contact state…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.