CarRecallWatchThe 2016 BMW 428i has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (24 reports).
2016 BMW 428i recalls
Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
An electrical connector on the engine's water pump may not be properly sealed.
Most common 2016 BMW 428i problems
Problem areas named in the 44 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
The parking brake connector is bad on a brake that is never used.
Possible wiring harness for the air conditioning system that may be damaged and cause a short circuit. Had to air compressors installed and both reasons codes were "shorts". A damaged A/C wiring harness can short-circuit, potentially creating electrical issues and increasing safety risks while driving or when parked. A recall was just issued in February but my vehicle wasn't included and I'm thinking it is because most BMW owners today would not be owning a 2016 coupe which I bought in 2020 just because it was a good deal. I'm thinking no BMW owner bothered even submitting a complaint for this issue ever...just me because I'm poor and live in Miami, FL. Any help with this would be greatly a
1. Radio cut on and off and then Engine failed. I started smelling weird fumes when I was driving but eventually the car restarted back up. 2. Car stopped on the highway and could have resulted in other vehicles running into me. 3. No, I parked the car at my house and don't drive it. 4.No, I parked the car at my house and I don't drive it 5. Yes, the yellow lights on the dash board came on and it said something about the ignition.
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 428I. The contact stated that upon further inspection, the vehicle had an abnormal engine coolant leak. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine temperature gauge was rising abnormally. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
2016 BMW 428i questions
Does the 2016 BMW 428i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 BMW 428i: Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 428i?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (24), Engine And Engine Cooling (17), Engine (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 BMW 428i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.