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2016 BMW M4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
36%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 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 BMW M4, 36% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,990 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“I am currently in litigation with Bmw USA over my vehicle still accelerating when I let my foot off the gas. Bmw of course said there are no fault codes in the system so therefore they cannot verify. Bmw initiated a theory that the turbochargers are still spooling and need to unwind. That is why the vehicle still accelerates after I let my foot off the gas. The car was in motion on a city street on three occasions in less than 900 miles. I told the attorney this is why there is a throttle body and a blow off valve so this does not happen. …”

NHTSA complaint #11085011, filed 2018-04, 820 miles

“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 miles

“Diagnosed with cooling system issue, 2nd cooling system dry/low or leaking, transmission issue, code 537, power train issue, car is quick shifting and skipping from 5th to 7th gear with a buzzing sound, and without a drop in power. The car only has 48,000 miles. We bought this car 5 months ago from a mercedes benz dealership in tyler, texas. It shows on this sight that there's 3 recalls.”

NHTSA complaint #11338878, filed 2020-07, 48,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 BMW M4. The contact stated that under previous ownership, the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 15V782000 (Power Train) at a local dealer. The contact stated that two years later, the contact was unsure if the vehicle was included or repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 18V713000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, where it was diagnosed with an imbalanced drive shaft. The local dealer was not contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11703660, filed 2025-12, 97,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016836%
2015433%

Other parts of the 2016 BMW M4

Engine
9 complaintsSuspension
6 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 29, 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