2016 BMW 435I Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 46,600miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 24 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 20 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW 435I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW 435I. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and air bags (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 46,600 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 325 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 20%
- Other or unknown2 20%
- Air bags1 10%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Steering1 10%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “With no evidence of foreign object damage, sunroof exploded on a clear freeway at freeway speed. Interior temp 74f, ambient 93f. Sunshade was closed, but glass fragments leaked through the vent holes in the sunshade. Paint damage to trunk. Potential safety hazard to other motorists. Of note the glass is tempered, not laminated, hence the elevated potential for injury and damage.”
NHTSA complaint #11099111, filed 2018-06, 46,600 milesBack-over prevention (rear camera): “I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my 2016 BMW 435i. My vehicle experienced a sudden water pump failure while I was driving on the freeway. Without warning, the vehicle immediately entered “limp mode,” causing a sudden and dangerous loss of power in active traffic. This created a serious safety hazard because surrounding vehicles had to quickly avoid my car to prevent a collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #11738183, filed 2026-05Mileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,500 and 70,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2016 BMW 435I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 435i Convertible RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 435i Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 435i Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 435i Gran Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 435i xDrive Convertible AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 435i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 435I in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 325 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037501Sep 3, 2026Body and structure. The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as…
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10245365Nov 13, 2023Engine cooling. Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
- 10245372Nov 8, 2023Body and structure. The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
- 10242694Aug 1, 2023Seats. ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- 10238090May 1, 2023Electrical system. After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10238081May 1, 2023Body and structure. Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For…
- 10235202Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Exterior rear lights do not work.
Other model years of the BMW 435I
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10 | 46,600 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 16 | 18,600 | 3 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 2014 | 23 | 33,400 | 4 | — | 23 | — | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 BMW 435I have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW 435I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 BMW 435I is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 2016 BMW 435I been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW 435I get?
The EPA rates the 2016 BMW 435I (435i Coupe, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 20 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 BMW 435I reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 46,600 miles and the middle half falls between 30,500 and 70,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.