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2016 BMW 428iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW 428i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-608 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 BMW 428i has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Electrical system
17Engine and engine cooling
6Engine
3Service brakes
2Visibility
2Vehicle speed control
2Structure
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Wheels
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 24 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 BMW 428i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other 428i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 428i median. How we score
'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 BMW 428i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 428i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 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…
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…
Own a 2016 428i?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.