2016 BMW 4 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 BMW 4 Series at 22–27 mpg combined across 15 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 56 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
22–27
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as 428I, 428XI, 435I, 435XI.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 BMW 4 Series recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 BMW 4 Series, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Pump and 1 more component
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.
Risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 BMW 4 Series fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 BMW 4 Series crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2016 BMW 4 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2016 BMW 4 Series 2 DR AWD
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No
2016 BMW 4 Series 2 DR RWD
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No
2016 BMW 4 Series 4 DR AWD
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No
2016 BMW 4 Series 4 DR RWD
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No
2016 BMW 4 Series C AWD
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No
2016 BMW 4 Series C RWD
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No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 BMW 4 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 4 Series, most recently on Oct 1, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2016 BMW 4 Series complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
25
Engine and engine cooling
18
Engine
8
Unknown or other
8
Fuel/propulsion system
3
Service brakes
3
Structure: Body
3
Air bags
2
Power train
2
Steering
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
