2016 BMW M4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 27%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 BMW M4, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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.
“Bmw is aware of a crack developing in a front suspension carrier (one each located on both the driver's side and passenger's side - two total). Bmw had to replace my passenger side carrier under warranty. When I took my car in for an oil change, the service technician detected a hairline crack and ordered the replacement part from germany. I did not ask for the part to be inspected; it seems that Bmw has instructed its service centers to inspect vehicles for this particular failure. I asked the service center to proactively replace the driver's side carrier, too. They refused to do so. …”
NHTSA complaint #11296897, filed 2020-01, 1,837 miles“I am writing to report a critical structural safety defect involving the front steering knuckle (wheel carrier) on my 2016 BMW M4 GTS. Upon inspection, the original factory steering knuckle has developed severe structural cracks on both the top and bottom sections of the component. Safety Risk & Hazard:The steering knuckle is a primary load-bearing suspension component responsible for securing the front wheel assembly, brakes, and steering linkage. Because this vehicle has developed cracks on both the top and bottom of the knuckle, it is at imminent risk of total catastrophic failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762645, filed 2026-09“The car only has 500 miles. It is a show car not taken out of the garage. Went to change oil and inspection sticker. Found to have a bad front knuckle. It is cracked. Many forums on this. This car is limited and has very low miles by owners. This should not be occurring”
NHTSA complaint #11469056, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 10249016Jan 9, 2024With the vehicle is on a lift and the front struts are in the extended position, there may be a cracking and orclicking type noise when turning the steering wheel left/right. See…
- 10184575Nov 1, 2020TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10179812Aug 1, 2020CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking…
- 10166229Sep 1, 2019Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.g…
- 10153753Jan 1, 2019KNOCKING NOISE OR VIBRATION/DRONING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE. A hard knocking noise is heard from the rear axle area during load reversals. The tuning of the rear suspension…
- 10153752Jan 1, 2019DRONING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE. A humming/droning noise is heard with vibration during partial to full engine load in higher gears. The tuning of the rear suspension mount for…
- 10152663Nov 1, 2018KNOCKING NOISE OR VIBRATION/DRONING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE. 1 A hard knocking noise is heard from the rear axle area during load reversals. 2 A humming/droning noise is heard…
- 10138392Apr 1, 2018TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10146636Apr 1, 2017Ticking Noise from the Front Axle When Cornering What's New: ? Changes to the procedure, parts information and warranty labor operations. The customer may complain of a ticking…
- 10147047Aug 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW M4
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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