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The 2016 BMW 2 Series is associated with 26 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, accounting for 8 reports (31% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 11 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 27 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2016 BMW 2 Series belongs to the 1st generation (F22/F23) 2 Series platform spanning model years 2015–2021.

Platform Architecture: 1st Generation (F22/F23) • Production Span: 2015–2021 • Lifecycle Note: LCI (2018–2021)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 26 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8 / 31%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 0 crash / 1 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 22–27 MPG across 11 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 BMW 2 Series?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
228i xDrive 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
228i Convertible 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
228i 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 35 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
228i 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
228i xDrive Convertible 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
M235i Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
M235i 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
M235i xDrive 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
M235i xDrive Convertible 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
M235i 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
M235i Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 BMW 2 Series?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
C AWD —
2 DR AWD —
C RWD —
2 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 BMW 2 Series models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 BMW 2 Series?

Summary of 26 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
26
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 complaints
Seat Belts 3 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 complaints
Visibility & Wipers 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 BMW 2 Series problems & component breakdown (15 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 BMW 2 Series?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V608000 Active Recall
Affected Component: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2016 BMW 2 Series recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 BMW 2 Series

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 BMW 2 Series

How many safety recalls does the 2016 BMW 2 Series have?

The 2016 BMW 2 Series is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 BMW 2 Series?

NHTSA records list 26 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 BMW 2 Series. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, appearing in 8 filings (31% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2016 BMW 2 Series?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2016 BMW 2 Series in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 BMW 2 Series get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 BMW 2 Series range from 22 to 27 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.