2016 BMW M3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,234miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 BMW M3, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,234 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Keep hearing a knocking sound on driver side when going over bumps. Feeling vibration under car under accelerating and breaking. Carbon fiber roof laminate peeling off.”
NHTSA complaint #11232137, filed 2019-07, 48,234 milesRelated recalls
- 16V653000Sep 9, 2016BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible…Covers: BMW M3 2015–2017, M4 2015–2016, M2 2016
Related service bulletins
- 10238081May 1, 2023Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- 10165288Aug 1, 2019GROANING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING FRONT WINDOWS. A groaning noise can be heard from the front door(s) when opening or closing the power windows.
- 10152667Nov 1, 2018RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER A-PILLAR. A rattle noise is present from the lower area of the A-Pillar. Due to a manufacturing error, the bolt securing the front door brake/stop to the…
- 10150030Sep 1, 2018?GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. A groaning noise is heard from any of the doors when driving over rough road surfaces. Excessive friction between window guide and door opening…
- 10154851Feb 1, 2018GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS. Part Number Description Quantity F30; F31; F80 Front 51 33 7 414 531 Window guide; front left As needed 51 33 7 414 532 Window guide; front right As…
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10146714Jun 1, 2017GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B51 10 16 dated March 2016 What's New: Added production locations/dates Clarified Cause Moved Procedure to…
- 10146956Nov 1, 2016WATER DRIPPING INTO LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FROM OPEN TRUNK LID. Water drips into luggage compartment when the trunk lid is lifted (also see attached video below)…
- 10146830Sep 1, 2016CREAKING NOISES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. Creaking noise is heard from door trim panel while driving on rough roads. Door trim panel is contacting the inner door panel.
- 10147048Aug 1, 2016The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 10% |
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 4 | 29% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW M3
3 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW M3
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