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2016 BMW 435I Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2016 BMW 435I right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 9 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 BMW 435I.

2016 BMW 435I owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 435I, describing incidents dated May 16, 2018 to January 30, 2025.

Most-cited components

Engine 3 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11641634 · Filed February 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the VANOS bolts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI #11629560 · Filed December 9, 2024
Water pump causing no start and high battery drain.
ODI #11514071 · Filed March 27, 2023
Airbag sensors are defective. Vehicle states that restraint system is faulty.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 BMW 435I in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2016 BMW 435I right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 BMW 435I. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

9 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 435I.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11641634

Incident: January 30, 2025 · Filed: February 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined that the VANOS bolts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Engine

ODI #11629560

Incident: November 1, 2024 · Filed: December 9, 2024

Water pump causing no start and high battery drain.

Air Bags

ODI #11514071

Incident: March 1, 2023 · Filed: March 27, 2023

Airbag sensors are defective. Vehicle states that restraint system is faulty.

Steering

ODI #11503962

Incident: July 1, 2022 · Filed: January 27, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 435I. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the chassis stabilization warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electric power steering (EPS) to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with TSB: SIB321216, however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11474406

Incident: July 13, 2022 · Filed: July 17, 2022

A strong odor of gasoline was noted and it dripped from the tank when the car was driven. Mechanic reported the tank had a leaking seam which he would patch with plastic, so the car can be used while waiting for a replacement tank.

Engine

ODI #11418919

Incident: January 28, 2021 · Filed: May 28, 2021

water entered the air intake at front of vehicle and caused engine damage.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11376398

Incident: November 1, 2020 · Filed: November 25, 2020

BACK UP CAMERA CUTS OFF WHEN IN REVERSE ALL THE TIME

Unknown or Other

ODI #11099111

Incident: May 31, 2018 · Filed: June 1, 2018

WITH NO EVIDENCE OF FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE, SUNROOF EXPLODED ON A CLEAR FREEWAY AT FREEWAY SPEED. INTERIOR TEMP 74F, AMBIENT 93F. SUNSHADE WAS CLOSED, BUT GLASS FRAGMENTS LEAKED THROUGH THE VENT HOLES IN THE SUNSHADE. PAINT DAMAGE TO TRUNK. POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS. OF NOTE THE GLASS IS TEMPERED, NOT LAMINATED, HENCE THE ELEVATED POTENTIAL FOR INJURY AND DAMAGE.

Power Train

ODI #11096753

Incident: May 16, 2018 · Filed: May 18, 2018

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN DALLAS, TX AND MULTIPLE TIMES THE CAR ENGINE & ALL POWER SHUT OFF, AND THE CAR SHIFTED ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. I SUSPECT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE AUTO STOP/START FEATURE OR SOMETHING MORE. A CAR SHOULD NEVER SHIFT ITSELF INTO REVERSE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. BOTH TIMES ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON THE FREEWAY AS THE CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT AND I HAD NO CONTROL WITH IT SHIFTING INTO N. THE BMW DEALERSHIP & BMW ARE CLAIMING NOTHING IS WRONG. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE ACCEPTING THIS VEHICLE BACK UNTIL THIS ISSUE IS RESOLVED AND FEEL THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD LOOK INTO ANY ISSUE OF A VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTING INTO N AND POWERING DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Other BMW 435I model years

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