The 2016 BMW 4 Series is associated with 49 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 14 reports (29% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 15 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 4 Series belongs to the 1st generation (F32/F33/F36) 4 Series platform spanning model years 2015–2020.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 49 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14 / 29%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 22–27 MPG (15 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
22–27MPG
15 EPA certified variants (2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
49
49 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 BMW 4 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
428i Convertible 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
428i Gran Coupe 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
428i Coupe 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 35 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
428i Coupe 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
428i xDrive Coupe 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
428i xDrive Gran Coupe 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
428i xDrive Convertible 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 32 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
435i Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
435i Gran Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
435i Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
435i xDrive Convertible 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
435i Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
435i xDrive Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
435i xDrive Gran Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
435i xDrive Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 28 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 4 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 —
4 DR AWD —
2 DR AWD —
C RWD —
4 DR 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 4 Series models.
View complete 2016 BMW 4 Series crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 BMW 4 Series?

Summary of 49 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
49
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 complaints
Engine 5 complaints
Electrical System 3 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints (1 crash)
Engine & Cooling 2 complaints

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 4 Series problems & component breakdown (22 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 BMW 4 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 4 Series recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.