2016 BMW M235I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 BMW M235I, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Bmw M235I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank had cracked and needed to be replaced. The cause of the damaged fuel tank was not determined. The fuel tank was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 28,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11374618, filed 2020-11, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212788Apr 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10212780Apr 1, 2022Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service…
- 10214256Feb 1, 2022The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- 10161557May 1, 2019NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE AND WITH LOW FUEL LEVEL. While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the…
- 10153744Jan 1, 2019ENGINE STALLS AFTER STARTING OR WILL NOT START. The engine stalls right after starting (when stationary).
- 10146632Apr 1, 2017?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector…
- 10151369Jun 1, 2016Various Check Control Messages Caused by Shorted K-CAN This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B61 03 15 dated April 2016.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW M235I
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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