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2016 BMW M2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW M2, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-653 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 97%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Exterior lighting

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 BMW M2 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2016 BMW M2 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.

97%repaired · 2018 Q1

Structure: frame and members

Recall 16V-653 · Sep 9, 2016 · 196 vehicles · 190 repaired

Risk. Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 M2 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 M2 median. How we score

'16'17'18'19'20'21'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What M2 owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONTRAST OF THE GAUGES ARE SO POOR THAT IN CERTAIN LIGHTING (DUSK, DAWN, MOMENTS OF SHADOW BY TREES) THEY BECOME ILLEGIBLE. IT IS EXAGGERATED BY WEARING SUNGLASSES. THE CURRENT MODELS HAVE CORRECTED THIS, BUT OWNERS OF 2016-2017 MODELS (MYSELF INCLUDED) HAVE NO RECOURSE. STRAINING TO SEE THE…
Complaint 11318752 · Mar 19, 2020
SPEEDOMETER NUMBERS ARE GRAY ON A GRAY BACKGROUND MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO READ IN OVERCAST CONDITIONS IN THE DAYTIME. CAN LEAD TO IMPROPER SPEED RELATIVE TO THE POSTED SPEED. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND BMW HAS SINCE CORRECTED IN 2018 VERSIONS OF THE CAR. THERE IS AN ENTIRE THREAD DEDICATED TO…
Complaint 11056043 · Dec 22, 2017

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