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BMW X4Model year report

2016 BMW X4 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
79,388miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW X4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW X4. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine (2) and engine cooling (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,388 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 183 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 59 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2016 BMW X4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine temperature warning light was illuminated. The engine overheated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in the middle of the street. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The vehicle was towed to the residence. …”

NHTSA complaint #11646352, filed 2025-03, 69,777 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2016 BMW X4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11638252, filed 2025-01

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,777 and 89,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–5025%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 79,388 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201820212023202420253
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 BMW X4 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
X4 M40i AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182521$3,900
X4 xDrive28i AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic202723$3,550
X4 xDrive35i AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic192621$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 BMW X4 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 183 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 183 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW X4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2023842,0002—17—Too new
2021670,0007—23—Not enough data
2020152,00010—23—Rising
2019116,3007—25—Not enough data
20181187,5001—23—Not enough data
20161079,3882—21—Not enough data
20151837,2505—23—Rising

All BMW X4 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 BMW X4 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW X4 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 BMW X4 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2016 BMW X4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW X4 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 BMW X4 (X4 M40i, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 BMW X4 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,388 miles and the middle half falls between 69,777 and 89,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.