This page covers 3 recalls, 21 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 BMW M4.
19–20 mpg combined
11.8–12.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2016 BMW M4 cluster most visibly around the suspension and drivetrain. On the suspension side, multiple owners of the limited-edition M4 GTS trim report cracked front steering knuckles, the billet aluminum carriers that connect the wheel hub to the suspension. These cracks appear at the bolt attachment points, and several owners note the failure occurred at very low mileage, in some cases on vehicles that had barely been driven. Powertrain complaints reference concerns about prior repair history and whether earlier service campaigns had been properly completed on used examples. A smaller number of engine complaints are on file, and one isolated report describes fuel pooling beneath the vehicle after a fill-up. The cracked steering knuckle pattern is the most consistently described structural issue across this complaint set, specific to the GTS variant.
21
Total Complaints
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 BMW M4 has 3 recalls, all centered on drivetrain and structural issues that can cause sudden loss of drive power or reduced handling control, raising the risk of a crash.
Two recalls involve the driveshaft: the connection between the driveshaft and the flange can fail and cut power to the rear wheels, and separately, a slip-joint inside the driveshaft may not have been filled with grease during assembly, which can also cause it to fail and leave the car unable to move. The third recall involves the rear subframe: during a prior service procedure, technicians may have reused bolts that were meant to be replaced, and those bolts can loosen over time, degrading handling and vehicle control.
At a glance
What can fail
The connection between the driveshaft and flange may fail, causing loss of engine power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driveshaft at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During prior service, rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of replaced. Reused bolts can loosen over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driveshaft's slip-joint may lack adequate grease, causing it to fail over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
