2016 BMW M235I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 BMW M235I, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“BMW 2 series cars from about 2015-2018 have faulty wiring and brake light assemblies. BMW has admitted this design flaw in the harness and light - they extended the warranty for one year. As you know, brake light failures represent a real risk. It is unreasonable for BMW to charge $900 per light to fix a safety issue caused by a design flaw that they have admitted. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER TAIL LIGHT HAS FAILED, ALSO.”
NHTSA complaint #11438512, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10244237Oct 13, 2023Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
- 10198902May 1, 2021GROANING FROM THE SIDE WINDOWS: There is a groaning noise present from the area where the side windows meet the convertible top while driving. Insufficient seal pressure against…
- 10194298Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10178996Jul 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must…
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10174009Apr 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from…
- 10146758Sep 1, 2017TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be…
- 10146712Jun 1, 2017TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied; noticeable at low speeds. Vehicle must be…
- 10146892Oct 1, 2016CBS BRAKE PAD CALCULATION AND CORRECTION. When a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance…
- 10147015Aug 1, 2016"DSC ""WHEEL SPEED SENSOR"" FAULT CODES AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP- DIAGNOSTIC. 1. DSC's fault codes stored from two different wheel speed sensors (both front or both rear)…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW M235I
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW M235I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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