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2016 BMW 428I Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 17, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 428I, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Electrical2437.5%
  • Engine2335.9%
  • Visibility34.7%
  • Driver assistance34.7%
  • Fuel system23.1%
  • Body & structure23.1%
  • Brakes23.1%
  • Other / unspecified11.6%
  • Powertrain (other)11.6%
  • Steering11.6%
  • Suspension11.6%
  • Airbags11.6%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

24
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

1. Radio cut on and off and then Engine failed. I started smelling weird fumes when I was driving but eventually the car restarted back up. 2. Car stopped on the highway and could have resulted in other vehicles running into me. 3. No, I parked the car at my house and don't drive it. 4.No, I parked the car at my house and I don't drive it 5. Yes, the yellow lights on the dash board came on and it said something about the ignition.

NHTSA ID 11687510 · filed Sep 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID 11684565 · filed Sep 2, 2025
All 24 reports naming electrical

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

23
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID 11684565 · filed Sep 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 428I. The contact stated that upon further inspection, the vehicle had an abnormal engine coolant leak. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine temperature gauge was rising abnormally. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

NHTSA ID 11680197 · filed Aug 12, 2025
All 23 reports naming engine

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Possible wiring harness for the air conditioning system that may be damaged and cause a short circuit. Had to air compressors installed and both reasons codes were "shorts". A damaged A/C wiring harness can short-circuit, potentially creating electrical issues and increasing safety risks while driving or when parked. A recall was just issued in February but my vehicle wasn't included and I'm thinking it is because most BMW owners today would not be owning a 2016 coupe which I bought in 2020 just because it was a good deal. I'm thinking no BMW owner bothered even submitting a complaint for this issue ever...just me because I'm poor and live in Miami, FL. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

NHTSA ID 11724989 · filed Mar 17, 2026

I was merging onto the highway with no one in front of me. Then there was a loud pop sounding like a tire popped. I pulled over to assess the damage and discovered the sunroof had exploded/shattered.

NHTSA ID 11440753 · filed Nov 17, 2021

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

On January 7, 2022 I was driving in the neighborhood and applied the brake to stop. As the car was slowing down, the engine revved to 3,000 RPM making stopping difficult. I came to a full stop and the engine continued to rev. I quickly lifted my foot off the brake pedal and re-applied the brake pedal and the RPM returned to idle. On the same day about an hour later, I experienced the same issue at a shopping center, only this time the engine RPM suddenly increased to 4,000 RPM. I tried to place the transmission in Park, but it wouldn't let me. I temporarily lifted my foot off the brake pedal and re-applied and the RPM returned to normal. In both cases I was able to bring the car to a full stop but had to apply heavy pressure on the pedal.

NHTSA ID 11446643 · filed Jan 7, 2022

VEHICLE ELETRONIC STEERING MALFUNCTIONED (EPS), SAME WAY AS TIS BULLETIN SI B01 26 18 AND RECALL SI B32 12 16. VEHICLE WOULDN'T STEER CORRECTLY ON THE ROAD AND THE WHOLE STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED. ONE MONTH OUT OF BMW WARRANTY, HAD TO PAY FOR ENTIRE REPAIR OUT OF MY POCKET.

NHTSA ID 11311240 · filed Feb 24, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

1. Radio cut on and off and then Engine failed. I started smelling weird fumes when I was driving but eventually the car restarted back up. 2. Car stopped on the highway and could have resulted in other vehicles running into me. 3. No, I parked the car at my house and don't drive it. 4.No, I parked the car at my house and I don't drive it 5. Yes, the yellow lights on the dash board came on and it said something about the ignition.

NHTSA ID 11687510 · filed Sep 16, 2025

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 428I. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND "DRIVE TERRAIN MALFUNCTION/VEHICLE NOT ABLE TO START" DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND RESTART IT AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS (30 MINUTE WAIT). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF HENDERSON, 261 AUTO MALL DR, HENDERSON, NV, 8901) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND THE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER THE REPAIR, THE RUBBER WINDOW TRIM FLEW OFF AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL HISSING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (SOUTH BAY BMW, 18800 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA, 90504), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE HISSING NOISE; HOWEVER, THEY REPAIRED THE RUBBER WINDOW TRIM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE FAILURES DID NOT WARRANT A SAFETY OBLIGATION FROM BMW. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.

NHTSA ID 11010318 · filed Jul 24, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SEVERAL TIMES THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO PASSPORT BMW IN SUITLAND MARYLAND ON 7/10 TO REPAIR THE FRONT BRAKE I MENTION THIS PROBLEM OF THE DOOR LOCKING ME INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND I CANNOT GET OUT. I WAS TOLD BY MY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON AND CAN BE REPAIRED BUT IT WILL COST. I DID NOT GET IT FIX BECAUSE I DO NOT THINK THAT I SHOULD PAY TO CORRECT A DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE DOOR SHOULD OPEN WHEN YOU PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF IF THE DOOR LOCK IS NOT ON. IT SHOULD ALWAYS OPEN WHEN YOU TRY TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID 11338577 · filed Jul 10, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 428I. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND "DRIVE TERRAIN MALFUNCTION/VEHICLE NOT ABLE TO START" DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND RESTART IT AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS (30 MINUTE WAIT). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BMW OF HENDERSON, 261 AUTO MALL DR, HENDERSON, NV, 8901) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND THE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER THE REPAIR, THE RUBBER WINDOW TRIM FLEW OFF AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL HISSING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (SOUTH BAY BMW, 18800 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA, 90504), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE HISSING NOISE; HOWEVER, THEY REPAIRED THE RUBBER WINDOW TRIM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE FAILURES DID NOT WARRANT A SAFETY OBLIGATION FROM BMW. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.

NHTSA ID 11010318 · filed Jul 24, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MANUAL PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE WON'T ENGAGE.

NHTSA ID 11372973 · filed Nov 4, 2020

TWO COLLISIONS AND SEVERAL OTHER INCIDENTS WHERE I WAS DRIVING 40-60 MPH, THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME SUDDENLY BRAKED, AND I IMMEDIATELY BRAKED WITH ENOUGH TIME AND DISTANCE TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. EACH TIME, ALTHOUGH I SLAMMED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS BRAKING, BUT NOT NEARLY AS FAST OR AS INTENSELY ENOUGH GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE I WAS APPLYING TO THE BRAKES AND THE TIME AND DISTANCE I HAD TO STOP BEFORE REACHING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. IN TWO OF THESE INSTANCES, WHERE THERE WERE CARS IN THE ADJACENT LANES, I WAS NOT ABLE TO SWERVE AWAY TO AVOID THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I COLLIDED WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. IN OTHER INSTANCES, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION BY SWERVING INTO ADJACENT LANES.

NHTSA ID 10991389 · filed May 24, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AS A CPO VEHICLE WITH 4 BRAND NEW EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 2 TIRES. WITHIN MONTHS ALL 4 TIRES DEVELOPED BUBBLES THAT TORE OPEN VIA AN INITIAL BUBBLE OR THEY TORE OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. ALL 4 WERE REPLACED AND LESS THAN 8 MONTHS LATER ANOTHER ONE DEVELOPED A TEAR SO LONG THAT I COULD NOT EVEN DRIVE IT AS A RUN FLAT. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED. THESE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AS WELL AS TOTALLY UNSAFE AND I WANT MY MONEY BACK. ALL 5 WENT FLAT AND MY CAR NOTIFIED ME OF IT. SOME WHILE DRIVING, SOME JUST AFTER I STARTED THE CAR AND HAD NOT EVEN DRIVEN IT ANYWHERE. I DRIVE ONLY 6 MILES TO WORK ON SIDE STREETS, NO HIGHWAY = ABOUT 8,000 TOTAL MILES PER YEAR OR LESS. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AND, NO, I DID NOT HIT A POT HOLE OR A CURB OR ANYTHING ELSE TO CAUSE 5 TIRES TO RUPTURE!! EVERY ONE SPLIT AT THE SAME SPOT ON THE TIRES... SEE PICTURE FOR EXAMPLE. DOT NE32JH1R4016, DOT NEJAJD1R4817, DOT NE32JH1R2215, DOT NEJAJD1R4817, AND DOT ME32JH1R4217. FIVE TIRES IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR IS NOT NORMAL AND I WANT THE MEN TO STOP INSINUATING IT IS MY DRIVING BECAUSE I ASSURE YOU IT IS NOT MY FAULT.

NHTSA ID 11203081 · filed Apr 23, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RAIN I WENT TO PASS A CAR AND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR SEEMED TO SPIN OUT A LITTLE AND THEN THE ENGINE LOST MOST OF ITS POWER AND STARTED TO SPUTTER AND GARGLE AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL OUT. THE WARNING FOR POWER TRAIN FAILURE CAME ON. VERY DANGEROUS ON A FREEWAY OF SPEEDS UP TO 60+. HAD TO GET OVER, EXIT THE FREEWAY AND PULL INTO A GAS STATION. I FIGURED I WOULD LET IT SIT AND THEN TRY TO START AGAIN AND SEE WHAT ERROR CODES CAME ON. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR ALL SEEMED BACK TO NORMAL. THE VERY NEXT DAY WHEN PULLING OUT ON TO A BUSY ROAD, I PRESSED THE GAS AND THE CAR DID THE VERY SAME THING. I THEN GOOGLED THE ISSUE AND IT IS A ONGOING ISSUE ACROSS SEVERAL BMW MODELS AND YEARS. I WOULD RECOMMEND YOU GOOGLE THIS DRIVE TRAIN ISSUE AND SEE THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND RESOLVED. *TR

NHTSA ID 11320630 · filed Apr 9, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

VEHICLE ELETRONIC STEERING MALFUNCTIONED (EPS), SAME WAY AS TIS BULLETIN SI B01 26 18 AND RECALL SI B32 12 16. VEHICLE WOULDN'T STEER CORRECTLY ON THE ROAD AND THE WHOLE STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED. ONE MONTH OUT OF BMW WARRANTY, HAD TO PAY FOR ENTIRE REPAIR OUT OF MY POCKET.

NHTSA ID 11311240 · filed Feb 24, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

VEHICLE ELETRONIC STEERING MALFUNCTIONED (EPS), SAME WAY AS TIS BULLETIN SI B01 26 18 AND RECALL SI B32 12 16. VEHICLE WOULDN'T STEER CORRECTLY ON THE ROAD AND THE WHOLE STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED. ONE MONTH OUT OF BMW WARRANTY, HAD TO PAY FOR ENTIRE REPAIR OUT OF MY POCKET.

NHTSA ID 11311240 · filed Feb 24, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CAR IN MOTION TBONE ACCIDENT NO AIRBAG ACTIVATED

NHTSA ID 11241214 · filed Aug 1, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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