2016 Bmw M2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (5)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:frame And Members 2016-09-09 · campaign 16V653000 · 196 vehicles
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. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Risk: Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (131)
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.
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.
Suspension 2024-01-09 · B310124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. see attached video v31 01 24. the sound can reoccur when the vehicle is lowered, and the wheels are once again under load. t
Steering 2024-01-08 · B360121 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
at low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees f) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. this can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the vide
Structure 2023-11-08 · B513218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
Electrical System 2023-05-01 · B651523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after programming the head unit (hu-h2), activating the fsc (german word freischaltcode) enabling codes repeatedly fails.
Showing the 6 most recent of 131 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-03-19 · Exterior Lighting“the contrast of the gauges are so poor that in certain lighting (dusk, dawn, moments of shadow by trees) they become illegible. it is exaggerated by wearing sunglasses. the current models have corrected this, but owners of 2016-2017 models (myself included) have no recourse. straining to see the tachometer or speedometer is not safe!…”
2017-12-22 · Exterior Lighting“speedometer numbers are gray on a gray background making it very difficult to read in overcast conditions in the daytime. can lead to improper speed relative to the posted speed. this is a design flaw and bmw has since corrected in 2018 versions of the car. there is an entire thread dedicated to this issue on a bmw enthusiast forum. i have attached…”
2017-08-15 · Exterior Lighting“instrument gauges hard to see in daylight. poorly light.…”
2017-08-15 · Exterior Lighting“during day light hours the speedometer and tachometer cannot be seen due to poor lighting.…”
2016-10-16 · Exterior Lighting“instrument gauges hard to read in daylight conditions.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.