U.S. public vehicle records

2016 Bmw M4: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

22 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

33,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2016 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 13 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 22 complaints (40.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	4	18.2%
Steering behavior	3	13.6%
Transmission and shifting	1	4.5%
Engine operation	1	4.5%
Fuel system concerns	1	4.5%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine

Power Train

Suspension

Fuel/Propulsion System

Steering

Electrical System

Fuel System, Gasoline

Seats

Engine: 9; Power Train: 8; Suspension: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Steering: 2; Electrical System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Seats: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2017: 5; 2018: 2; 2019: 5; 2020: 4; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10980434 · 2017-04-25 (April 25, 2017)

THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.…

Owner-reported narrative. 39,990 miles reported. Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10992505 · 2017-05-31 (May 31, 2017)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW M4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE PASSENGER SEAT BEGAN TO EMIT SMOKE AFTER THE PASSENGER TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AT ERHARD BMW OF FARMINGTON HILLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,458. UPDATED 09/20/17*LJ *CN

Owner-reported narrative. 41,458 miles reported. Look up ODI 10992505 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11001157 · 2017-06-24 (June 24, 2017)

MY AXLE BROKE ON BOTH THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT REAR. THIS IS A BRAND NEW BMW UPDATED 07/27/17*LJ *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11001157 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11018802 · 2017-08-22 (August 22, 2017)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW M4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS COMPLETE ACCELERATION WAS LOST. THE CONTACT STATED WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ERHARD BMW OF FARMINGTON HILLS LOCATED ON 38700 GRAND RIVER AVE, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335, PHONE NUMBER: [phone removed], WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT TWO MONTHS LATER A LOUD NOISE W…

Owner-reported narrative. 37,096 miles reported. Look up ODI 11018802 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11056765 · 2017-12-27 (December 27, 2017)

ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE CAR STILL ACCELERATES FOR 2-3 SECONDS AFTER FULL ACCELERATION AT HIGH RPM. ANOTHER BMW M4 GTS OWNER HAS ALSO CONFIRMED WITH ME VIA MESSAGE. I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE ITS THE WATER INJECTION SYSTEM IN THE CAR. THIS CAR IS VERY LIMITED TO 250 UNITS SO THERE AREN'T MANY OWNERS AROUND. HALF OF THESE CARS ARE IN GARAGES AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND A FEW ARE STILL FOR SALE SO ITS TOUGH TO FIND MORE THAN ONE PERSON OTHER THAN MYSELF.

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11056765 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11085011 · 2018-04-13 (April 13, 2018)

I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.…

Owner-reported narrative. 820 miles reported. Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11139052 · 2018-10-08 (October 8, 2018)

THE CAR CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE SOMETIMES WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON BMW MESSAGE BOARDS AS WELL. THIS COULD BE FATAL.

Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11139052 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11172748 · 2019-01-29 (January 29, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW M4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V713000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NICK ALEXANDER BMW (6333 S ALAMEDA ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRM…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11172748 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

15V782000 · Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Reported: 2015-11-23 (November 23, 2015)

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

16V653000 · Structure:Frame And Members

Reported: 2016-09-09 (September 9, 2016)

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

18V713000 · Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

Reported: 2018-10-11 (October 11, 2018)

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

22 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

59.1%Usable mileage13 / 22 records

100.0%Valid incident date22 / 22 records

100.0%Valid filing date22 / 22 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates22 / 22 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2024	2026
Engine	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	541.7% ODI 11289871 THE VEHICLE MODEL IS KNOWN TO FAIL AT THE CRANK HUB. BMW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AT NO COST. IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY, EVEN JUST DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES NOT ONLY FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS OF THE BMW, BUT AS WELL AS TRAFFIC SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE. Look up ODI 11289871 at NHTSA ↗	940.9% ODI 10980434 · 39,990 mi THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.… Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 11289963 CRANK HUB ISSUE Look up ODI 11289963 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11468458 · 2,200 mi The contact owns a 2020 BMW M4. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a failure with the wheelbase and the front end was raising off the ground while turning. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact performed a personal diagnosis with adaptive mobility deactivated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer claimed to have replaced the engine,… Look up ODI 11468458 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	433.3% ODI 11289909 · 65,000 mi MY CAR HAS SPUN IT'S CRANK HUB AND THE CAR IS ONLY 3 -4 YEARS OLD MOST PEOPLE I KNOW WITH THE SAME CAR AS MINE JUST DIFFERENT YEAR HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE CRANK HUB AS WELL. IT'S A COMMON FAILURE ON THESE CARS AND WOULD LIKE NHTSA TO RECALL THIS COMMON PROBLEM THAT'S BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2015. WHEN THE CRANK HUB FAILS FROM TIMING GOING OFF COUNTLESS ISSUES CAN ARISE WHICH CAN CAUSE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED WHICH IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR. IT WOULD A PIECE OF MIND TO HAVE THE F80/F82/ F83 RECALLED IT WOULD BE A PIECE OF MIND FOR OUR COMMUNITY. NOW HO… Look up ODI 11289909 at NHTSA ↗	836.4% ODI 10980434 · 39,990 mi THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.… Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗	2100.0% ODI 11163435 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW M4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V713000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BMW OF MONROVIA (1425 MOUNTAIN AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A… Look up ODI 11163435 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	313.6% ODI 11056765 · 200 mi ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE CAR STILL ACCELERATES FOR 2-3 SECONDS AFTER FULL ACCELERATION AT HIGH RPM. ANOTHER BMW M4 GTS OWNER HAS ALSO CONFIRMED WITH ME VIA MESSAGE. I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE ITS THE WATER INJECTION SYSTEM IN THE CAR. THIS CAR IS VERY LIMITED TO 250 UNITS SO THERE AREN'T MANY OWNERS AROUND. HALF OF THESE CARS ARE IN GARAGES AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND A FEW ARE STILL FOR SALE SO ITS TOUGH TO FIND MORE THAN ONE PERSON OTHER THAN MYSELF. Look up ODI 11056765 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	466.7% ODI 11532209 I think the fuel tank has cracked on the upper portion of the tank. I noticed a smell of gas on my way home from filling gas and when I got home I realized there was a puddle of gas sitting underneath my car. I jacked up the car and inspected the underneath and saw nothing, I noticed the gas was leaking from a higher spot, somewhere I couldnt see. Ive read on forums that its happened before to a few other people and someone personal that I know. Yes the car can be inspected upon request. Safety is put at risk because the gar is leaving right ne… Look up ODI 11532209 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	627.3% ODI 11001157 · 44,000 mi MY AXLE BROKE ON BOTH THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT REAR. THIS IS A BRAND NEW BMW UPDATED 07/27/17LJ TR Look up ODI 11001157 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11468458 · 2,200 mi The contact owns a 2020 BMW M4. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a failure with the wheelbase and the front end was raising off the ground while turning. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact performed a personal diagnosis with adaptive mobility deactivated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer claimed to have replaced the engine,… Look up ODI 11468458 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	433.3% ODI 11151629 · 29,000 mi FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED IN THE CAR. FELT LIKE IT CAMS FROM SLIGHTLY BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT. CAR WAS DRIVING QUITE SLOWLY WHEN FIRE BROKE OUT. Look up ODI 11151629 at NHTSA ↗	14.5% ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	18.3% ODI 11739821 The ABS module, which controls the brake drying feature, is malfunctioning. This BMW feature is designed to lightly pulse the brakes when the windshield wipers are active to wipe water off the rotors for better braking performance. The intervention is supposed to be imperceptible. Instead, the system intermittently applies hard, sudden brake pressure while the windshield wipers are operating. This causes abrupt, strong deceleration that feels like the brakes are slamming on by themselves. The problem occurs in wet conditions when wipers are on.… Look up ODI 11739821 at NHTSA ↗	14.5% ODI 10980434 · 39,990 mi THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.… Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11594234 Vehicle brake very very loudly. BMw claims this is normal, this is not true. Vehicle has extremely low miles and performs bad when braking. Look up ODI 11594234 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	18.3% ODI 11151629 · 29,000 mi FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED IN THE CAR. FELT LIKE IT CAMS FROM SLIGHTLY BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT. CAR WAS DRIVING QUITE SLOWLY WHEN FIRE BROKE OUT. Look up ODI 11151629 at NHTSA ↗	14.5% ODI 11338878 · 48,000 mi DIAGNOSED WITH COOLING SYSTEM ISSUE, 2ND COOLING SYSTEM DRY/LOW OR LEAKING, TRANSMISSION ISSUE, CODE 537, POWER TRAIN ISSUE, CAR IS QUICK SHIFTING AND SKIPPING FROM 5TH TO 7TH GEAR WITH A BUZZING SOUND, AND WITHOUT A DROP IN POWER. THE CAR ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR 5 MONTHS AGO FROM A MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP IN TYLER, TEXAS. IT SHOWS ON THIS SIGHT THAT THERE'S 3 RECALLS. Look up ODI 11338878 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11458901 The problem has been reproduced and the car went back to dealership with the same problem for the 3rd time. Look up ODI 11458901 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Steering	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	29.1% ODI 11405983 · 6,500 mi THE BILLET ALUMINUM STEERING KNUCKLES/STEERING CARRIERS ARE CRACKED AT ONE OF TWO BOLT POINTS CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND BMW SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE REPLACEMENT PART. THIS BILLET ALUMINUM PART IS SPECIFIC TO THE 2016 BMW M4 GTS, A LIMITED EDITION BMW M4. APPROXIMATELY 800 M4 GTS'S WERE EVER BUILT AND THESE PARTS ARE FAILING AT ALL MILEAGE VALUES. THIS ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON BIMMERPOST.COM FROM SEVERAL OWNERS. BMW WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPLACE IF THE VEHICLE IS OUTSI… Look up ODI 11405983 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	24,750–38,243 mi	33,000 mi	6	ODI 10980434 · 39,990 mi THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.… Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11139052 · 33,000 mi THE CAR CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE SOMETIMES WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON BMW MESSAGE BOARDS AS WELL. THIS COULD BE FATAL. Look up ODI 11139052 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	37,096–48,000 mi	39,990 mi	5	ODI 10980434 · 39,990 mi THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.… Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11018802 · 37,096 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW M4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS COMPLETE ACCELERATION WAS LOST. THE CONTACT STATED WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ERHARD BMW OF FARMINGTON HILLS LOCATED ON 38700 GRAND RIVER AVE, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335, PHONE NUMBER: [phone removed], WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT TWO MONTHS LATER A LOUD NOISE W… Look up ODI 11018802 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	6,500 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11001157 · 44,000 mi MY AXLE BROKE ON BOTH THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT REAR. THIS IS A BRAND NEW BMW UPDATED 07/27/17LJ TR Look up ODI 11001157 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11296897 · 1,837 mi BMW IS AWARE OF A CRACK DEVELOPING IN A FRONT SUSPENSION CARRIER (ONE EACH LOCATED ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE - TWO TOTAL). BMW HAD TO REPLACE MY PASSENGER SIDE CARRIER UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DETECTED A HAIRLINE CRACK AND ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT PART FROM GERMANY. I DID NOT ASK FOR THE PART TO BE INSPECTED; IT SEEMS THAT BMW HAS INSTRUCTED ITS SERVICE CENTERS TO INSPECT VEHICLES FOR THIS PARTICULAR FAILURE. I ASKED THE SERVICE CENTER TO PROACTIVELY REPLACE THE DRIVER'S… Look up ODI 11296897 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11405983 · 6,500 mi THE BILLET ALUMINUM STEERING KNUCKLES/STEERING CARRIERS ARE CRACKED AT ONE OF TWO BOLT POINTS CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND BMW SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE REPLACEMENT PART. THIS BILLET ALUMINUM PART IS SPECIFIC TO THE 2016 BMW M4 GTS, A LIMITED EDITION BMW M4. APPROXIMATELY 800 M4 GTS'S WERE EVER BUILT AND THESE PARTS ARE FAILING AT ALL MILEAGE VALUES. THIS ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON BIMMERPOST.COM FROM SEVERAL OWNERS. BMW WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPLACE IF THE VEHICLE IS OUTSI… Look up ODI 11405983 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	11,100 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11056765 · 200 mi ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE CAR STILL ACCELERATES FOR 2-3 SECONDS AFTER FULL ACCELERATION AT HIGH RPM. ANOTHER BMW M4 GTS OWNER HAS ALSO CONFIRMED WITH ME VIA MESSAGE. I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE ITS THE WATER INJECTION SYSTEM IN THE CAR. THIS CAR IS VERY LIMITED TO 250 UNITS SO THERE AREN'T MANY OWNERS AROUND. HALF OF THESE CARS ARE IN GARAGES AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS AND A FEW ARE STILL FOR SALE SO ITS TOUGH TO FIND MORE THAN ONE PERSON OTHER THAN MYSELF. Look up ODI 11056765 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	Too few reports for a range	6,500 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11405983 · 6,500 mi THE BILLET ALUMINUM STEERING KNUCKLES/STEERING CARRIERS ARE CRACKED AT ONE OF TWO BOLT POINTS CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND BMW SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE REPLACEMENT PART. THIS BILLET ALUMINUM PART IS SPECIFIC TO THE 2016 BMW M4 GTS, A LIMITED EDITION BMW M4. APPROXIMATELY 800 M4 GTS'S WERE EVER BUILT AND THESE PARTS ARE FAILING AT ALL MILEAGE VALUES. THIS ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON BIMMERPOST.COM FROM SEVERAL OWNERS. BMW WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPLACE IF THE VEHICLE IS OUTSI… Look up ODI 11405983 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	22,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	820 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗
Seats	Too few reports for a range	41,458 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10992505 · 41,458 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW M4. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE PASSENGER SEAT BEGAN TO EMIT SMOKE AFTER THE PASSENGER TURNED ON THE SEAT HEATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AT ERHARD BMW OF FARMINGTON HILLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,458. UPDATED 09/20/17LJ CN Look up ODI 10992505 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	1	None	ODI 11703660 · 97,000 mi The contact owns a 2016 BMW M4. The contact stated that under previous ownership, the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 15V782000 (Power Train) at a local dealer. The contact stated that two years later, the contact was unsure if the vehicle was included or repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 18V713000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, where it was diagnosed with an imbalanced drive shaft. The local dealer was not conta… Look up ODI 11703660 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	1	None	ODI 11762645 I am writing to report a critical structural safety defect involving the front steering knuckle (wheel carrier) on my 2016 BMW M4 GTS. Upon inspection, the original factory steering knuckle has developed severe structural cracks on both the top and bottom sections of the component. Safety Risk & Hazard:The steering knuckle is a primary load-bearing suspension component responsible for securing the front wheel assembly, brakes, and steering linkage. Because this vehicle has developed cracks on both the top and bottom of the knuckle, it is at imm… Look up ODI 11762645 at NHTSA ↗
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2021: 0 complaints · 2022: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2021	0	0	0
2022	2	2	2

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2021	1	0	0
2022	2	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Power Train	Suspension	Fuel/Propulsion System	Steering	Electrical System	Fuel System, Gasoline	Seats
Engine	—	4 ODI 10980434 · 39,990 mi THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.… Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11290046 CRANK HUB SPINS Look up ODI 11290046 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗	0
Power Train	4 ODI 10980434 · 39,990 mi THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO START/STOP TECHNOLOGY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WITH CAR, AND HAS STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, AND OFFER NO REMEDY. AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR A WHOLE HOST OF ISSUES TO INCLUDE TRANSMISSIONS, EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND HESITATION, ENGINE MISFIRING AS WELL AS BLUETOOTH AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH MY CAR SINCE ABOUT 13,000 MILES TILL NOW WHICH IS 40,220.… Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11290046 CRANK HUB SPINS Look up ODI 11290046 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗	0
Suspension	0	0	—	0	2 ODI 11405983 · 6,500 mi THE BILLET ALUMINUM STEERING KNUCKLES/STEERING CARRIERS ARE CRACKED AT ONE OF TWO BOLT POINTS CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND BMW SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE REPLACEMENT PART. THIS BILLET ALUMINUM PART IS SPECIFIC TO THE 2016 BMW M4 GTS, A LIMITED EDITION BMW M4. APPROXIMATELY 800 M4 GTS'S WERE EVER BUILT AND THESE PARTS ARE FAILING AT ALL MILEAGE VALUES. THIS ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON BIMMERPOST.COM FROM SEVERAL OWNERS. BMW WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPLACE IF THE VEHICLE IS OUTSI… Look up ODI 11405983 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11762645 I am writing to report a critical structural safety defect involving the front steering knuckle (wheel carrier) on my 2016 BMW M4 GTS. Upon inspection, the original factory steering knuckle has developed severe structural cracks on both the top and bottom sections of the component. Safety Risk & Hazard:The steering knuckle is a primary load-bearing suspension component responsible for securing the front wheel assembly, brakes, and steering linkage. Because this vehicle has developed cracks on both the top and bottom of the knuckle, it is at imm… Look up ODI 11762645 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	1 ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	1 ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Steering	0	0	2 ODI 11405983 · 6,500 mi THE BILLET ALUMINUM STEERING KNUCKLES/STEERING CARRIERS ARE CRACKED AT ONE OF TWO BOLT POINTS CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND BMW SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE REPLACEMENT PART. THIS BILLET ALUMINUM PART IS SPECIFIC TO THE 2016 BMW M4 GTS, A LIMITED EDITION BMW M4. APPROXIMATELY 800 M4 GTS'S WERE EVER BUILT AND THESE PARTS ARE FAILING AT ALL MILEAGE VALUES. THIS ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON BIMMERPOST.COM FROM SEVERAL OWNERS. BMW WILL NOT COVER THE COST TO REPLACE IF THE VEHICLE IS OUTSI… Look up ODI 11405983 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11762645 I am writing to report a critical structural safety defect involving the front steering knuckle (wheel carrier) on my 2016 BMW M4 GTS. Upon inspection, the original factory steering knuckle has developed severe structural cracks on both the top and bottom sections of the component. Safety Risk & Hazard:The steering knuckle is a primary load-bearing suspension component responsible for securing the front wheel assembly, brakes, and steering linkage. Because this vehicle has developed cracks on both the top and bottom of the knuckle, it is at imm… Look up ODI 11762645 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0
Electrical System	1 ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI… Look up ODI 11209334 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline	1 ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11085011 · 820 mi I AM CURRENTLY IN LITIGATION WITH BMW USA OVER MY VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATING WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. BMW OF COURSE SAID THERE ARE NO "FAULT CODES" IN THE SYSTEM SO THEREFORE THEY CANNOT VERIFY. BMW INITIATED A THEORY THAT THE TURBOCHARGERS ARE STILL SPOOLING AND NEED TO UNWIND. THAT IS WHY THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATES AFTER I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET ON THREE OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 900 MILES. I TOLD THE ATTORNEY THIS IS WHY THERE IS A THROTTLE BODY AND A BLOW OFF VALVE SO THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.… Look up ODI 11085011 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—	0
Seats	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 4.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 39,990 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10980434 · 39,990 mi

Look up ODI 10980434 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 4.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 22,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11209334 · 22,000 mi

SPONTANEOUS CAR FIRE - JULY 16, 2018; 10:30PM - 2016 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE THE CAR HAD ABOUT 22K MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY. IT HAD LAST BEEN SERVICED SIX MONTHS AGO AT 18,806 MILES FOR A REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE. THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY ISSUES IN THE 10 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. WE WERE DRIVING FROM DENVER TOWARDS SALINA, KS ON I-70 ON OUR WAY TO OK TRAVELING 75-80MPH. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, THE AC WAS ON HALF AND THE WI…

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b