2016 BMW M4 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,990miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 BMW M4, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,990 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.
“This car is equipped with auto start/stop technology. On several occasions the car has completely stalled out and failed. The dealership has been notified of the issue with car, and has stated they are unable to duplicate the problem, and offer no remedy. After my car has been out of service for a whole host of issues to include transmissions, excessive brake noise and hesitation, engine misfiring as well as bluetooth and navigation system failure. These problems have been issues with my car since about 13,000 miles till now which is 40,220. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980434, filed 2017-04, 39,990 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11013041Jan 14, 2025A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
- 10244237Oct 13, 2023Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
- 10233158Feb 1, 2023A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
- 10203336Sep 1, 2021Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed…
- 10201141Jul 1, 2021Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment) and M Carbon Ceramic (optional) brakes are high-performance brake systems which are designed…
- 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…
- 10194296Apr 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…
- 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…
- 10170577Dec 1, 2019HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: Note for customer deleted: If the noise does not disappear despite the attempts to regenerate…
- 10169460Nov 1, 2019HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMER DISCUSSIONS REGARDING MOTORSPORT VEHICLE BRAKES: INFORMATION Inform the customer during a consultation that the M Compound (standard equipment)…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW M4
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW M4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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