Recalls ·2016 BMW M235i Convertible

2016 BMW M235i Convertible recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible; the most frequently affected component is structure — frame and members. Owners filed 8 complaints, most often about electrical system.

Recalls1
Complaints8

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Recalls (1)

Structure — Frame and membersCampaign 16V653000 · 09 Sep 2016

Problem: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.

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

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What owners complain about

Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system2 · 25%
Exterior lighting2 · 25%
Fuel system1 · 12%
Gasoline1 · 12%
Service brakes1 · 12%
Visibility/wiper1 · 12%
Seat belts1 · 12%
Unknown or other1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw m235i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank had cracked and needed to be replaced. The cause of the damaged fuel tank was not determined. The fuel tank was…

Fuel system · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

BMW 2 series cars from about 2015-2018 have faulty wiring and brake light assemblies. BMW has admitted this design flaw in the harness and light - they extended the warranty for one year. As you know, brake light failures represent a real risk. It is unreasonable for BMW to charge $900 per light to fix a safety issue…

Electrical system · Oct 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The car has instruments (speedometer and tach) with low contrast between the background and lettering. The instruments are highly visible when the instrument lighting is enabled, but are nearly invisible when the lighting is off. There is an ambient light sensor that turns the instrument lighting on and off as you…

Exterior lighting · Jun 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Rear brake light failure due to faulty wiring. Identical to the details located in this article (https://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/01/bmw-recalling-241-000-3-series-models-over-faulty-tail-lights/) for which the NHTSA had issued a recall for older BMW models in the past. This issue is common and wide-spread amongst bmw…

Electrical system · Aug 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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