2016 BMW M4: common problems and reliability
One of the worst M4 years.
One of the BMW M4 years to avoid. All M4 years
22 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 M4?The 2016 BMW M4 has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 BMW M4 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other M4 years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the M4?
Across the 9 M4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2020) to 22 (2016). With 22 complaints, the 2016 M4 sits above the model's median of 4.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 M4
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 18V713000BMW 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.
structure:frame and members
Campaign 16V653000BMW 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.
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 15V782000BMW 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.
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment among owners, characterized by high satisfaction with performance, daily drivability, and emotional fulfillment. The M4 is consistently described as a "dream car" that delivers a thrilling, occasion-like driving experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the M4. See the full M4 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used M4 listings typically run $47,180–$74,697.
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