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2016 BMW 428I Electrical system Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
55%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 BMW 428I, 55% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The door lock actuator-driver's side periodically sticks in a locked position. When I attempt to exit the car,the locking mechanism does not release when door handle is pulled.I have to press unlock button to deactivate the lock and have handle return to normal function.I believe this is a safety issue that needs to be remedied by Bmw”

NHTSA complaint #11388398, filed 2021-01, 33,000 miles

“The manufacturer has not remedied recall number 24V-608 Water Pump Electrical Connector in a reasonable time. I have contacted my BMW local service provider and they say the manufacturer has nor supplied the necessary parts with no commitment n when parts will be available.”

NHTSA complaint #11650196, filed 2025-03

“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 complaint #11687510, filed 2025-09

“The engine coolant pump on my 2016 BMW 4 Series has an open recall (#24V-608), issued in August 2024. It’s been almost a year, and the remedy is still marked as Not Available. Recently, my check engine light came on. I used my personal OBD-II scanner and retrieved fault code U019F, which indicates “Lost Communication with Engine Coolant Pump Control Module.” This is directly related to the recalled component. I contacted BMW of Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, NY, and they told me I need to pay $335 for a diagnostic, even though I already provided the fault code and it matches the recall issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11663282, filed 2025-05

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11680197, filed 2025-08, 115,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20162455%
20153545%
20141644%

Other parts of the 2016 BMW 428I

Engine cooling
17 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW 428I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology