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2016 BMW M2 Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 BMW M2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 BMW M2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 BMW M2 owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW M2, describing incidents dated April 4, 2016 to January 31, 2020.

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 5 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11318752 · Filed March 19, 2020
THE CONTRAST OF THE GAUGES ARE SO POOR THAT IN CERTAIN LIGHTING (DUSK, DAWN, MOMENTS OF SHADOW BY TREES) THEY BECOME ILLEGIBLE. IT IS EXAGGERATED BY WEARING SUNGLASSES. THE CURRENT MODELS HAVE CORRECTED THIS, BUT OWNERS OF 2016-2017 MODELS (MYSELF INCLUDED) HAVE NO RECOURSE. STRAINING TO SEE THE…
ODI #11056043 · Filed December 22, 2017
SPEEDOMETER NUMBERS ARE GRAY ON A GRAY BACKGROUND MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO READ IN OVERCAST CONDITIONS IN THE DAYTIME. CAN LEAD TO IMPROPER SPEED RELATIVE TO THE POSTED SPEED. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND BMW HAS SINCE CORRECTED IN 2018 VERSIONS OF THE CAR. THERE IS AN ENTIRE THREAD DEDICATED TO…
ODI #11015349 · Filed August 15, 2017
INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO SEE IN DAYLIGHT. POORLY LIGHT.

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Rear Sub-Frame Bolts may Loosen

NHTSA #16V653000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice

Reported September 9, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 196 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified November 3, 2016 · Vehicles built May 31, 2016 – June 22, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.

Safety consequence

Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 BMW M2. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW M2.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11318752

Incident: January 31, 2020 · Filed: March 19, 2020

THE CONTRAST OF THE GAUGES ARE SO POOR THAT IN CERTAIN LIGHTING (DUSK, DAWN, MOMENTS OF SHADOW BY TREES) THEY BECOME ILLEGIBLE. IT IS EXAGGERATED BY WEARING SUNGLASSES. THE CURRENT MODELS HAVE CORRECTED THIS, BUT OWNERS OF 2016-2017 MODELS (MYSELF INCLUDED) HAVE NO RECOURSE. STRAINING TO SEE THE TACHOMETER OR SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SAFE!

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11056043

Incident: April 4, 2016 · Filed: December 22, 2017

SPEEDOMETER NUMBERS ARE GRAY ON A GRAY BACKGROUND MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO READ IN OVERCAST CONDITIONS IN THE DAYTIME. CAN LEAD TO IMPROPER SPEED RELATIVE TO THE POSTED SPEED. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND BMW HAS SINCE CORRECTED IN 2018 VERSIONS OF THE CAR. THERE IS AN ENTIRE THREAD DEDICATED TO THIS ISSUE ON A BMW ENTHUSIAST FORUM. I HAVE ATTACHED A COUPLE PICTURES. HTTP://F87.BIMMERPOST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWPOST.PHP?P=22486341&POSTCOUNT=228

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11015349

Incident: August 15, 2017 · Filed: August 15, 2017

INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO SEE IN DAYLIGHT. POORLY LIGHT.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11015342

Incident: July 12, 2016 · Filed: August 15, 2017

DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO POOR LIGHTING.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #10916368

Incident: October 16, 2016 · Filed: October 16, 2016

INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO READ IN DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS.

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