2016 BMW M4 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,458miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2016 BMW M4, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,458 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 M4. While driving 40 MPH, the passenger seat began to emit smoke after the passenger turned on the seat heater. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to be repaired at erhard Bmw of farmington hills. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,458. Updated 09/20/17”
NHTSA complaint #10992505, filed 2017-05, 41,458 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10200233Jun 1, 2021Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment (left or right) while driving Water ingress in the luggage compartment, or in the rear passenger compartment…
- 10164006Jul 1, 2019LOSHING NOISES/WATER IN REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT: This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B51 33 16 dated August 2016.
- 10163045Jun 1, 2019CRACKING NOISE FROM SEAT BACKREST. Groaning/Cracking noises are heard from the front seat backrest when the vehicle is cornering.
- 10145298Jun 1, 2018MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
- 10136728Dec 1, 2017SERVICE ACTION: CHECK PUMP FOR BACKREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT: The backrest width adjustment and, the lumbar support adjustment of the front seats are accomplished by a common air pump.
- 10146586Mar 1, 2017?SERVICE ACTION: CHECK PUMP FOR BACKREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT . The backrest width adjustment and, the lumbar support adjustment of the front seats (vehicles without option code 7MA…
- 10147024Aug 1, 2016RAISING OF WIND DEFLECTOR AT A HIGH SPEED. Unintentional lifting of the wind deflector occurs at a high speed and it is perceived that it may possibly detach. CAUSE Rear seat…
- 10147023Aug 1, 2016SLOSHING NOISES/WATER IN REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment (left or right) while driving. Water ingress in the rear…
- 10151264Apr 1, 2016Front Seat Backrests Vibrates on Rough Roads. Both front seat backrests vibrate and rattle while driving over rough roads with the seat in an unloaded condition (no pressure…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW M4
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW M4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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