2016 BMW M2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 BMW M2, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 BMW M2
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Frame and members (structure)
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…
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.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 BMW M2 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 correct”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 19, 2020 · Exterior lighting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 22, 2017 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 BMW M (M2, M3, M4 Convertible, M4 Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–20 / 19–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW M2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW M2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 BMW M2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 BMW M2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 BMW M2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW M2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 BMW M2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW M2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 BMW M2 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 BMW M2
How do I know if my 2016 BMW M2 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 BMW M2; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V653000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.