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2016 BMW M2 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2016 BMW M2 has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most M2 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Frame.

2016 BMW M2
Photo by Yu Chu Chin, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

5

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting: 5 of 5.

Next to 2017

The 2017 M2 has 17 complaints, 5 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 BMW M2. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall structure, frame 2016-09-09 · NHTSA campaign 16V653000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (5 total)

Exterior lighting
5
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

120163201712020
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2020-03-19
  • "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…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2017-12-22
  • "INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO SEE IN DAYLIGHT. POORLY LIGHT."
    Exterior lighting · filed 2017-08-15
  • "DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO POOR LIGHTING."
    Exterior lighting · filed 2017-08-15
  • "INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO READ IN DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS."
    Exterior lighting · filed 2016-10-16

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
M2 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $3650
M2 3L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

F87 generation, 2016–2021
Body styles Coupe
Oil 0W-30 , 6.9 qt capacity
Tire size 245/35R19, 265/35R19

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V352000 covers certain 2019-2020 M2 Competition Coupe vehicles (with 230i, M240i, 430i, 440i, M4, and 330i xDrive Sportswagon; ~5,079 units total) where knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded; dealers replace the knee air bag modules. Recall 20V666000 covers certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe vehicles (with 2020 M4 Coupe; ~21 units) where fuel injectors may lack a damping component, risking a fuel-line leak and fire; dealers inspect injectors and replace injectors and the fuel rail when the damper is missing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 BMW M2 reliable?

The 2016 BMW M2 has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most M2 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Frame.

What are common problems with a 2016 BMW M2?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting: 5 of 5.

Is the 2016 BMW M2 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 M2 has 17 complaints, 5 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2016 BMW M2 been recalled?

The 2016 BMW M2 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 BMW M2?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 BMW M2 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 BMW M2 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 BMW M2 is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US BMW M2 use?

0W-30 With filter, about 7.4 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US BMW M2?

Published US specs commonly list front 275/35R19, 285/30R20 and rear 275/35R19, 285/30R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW M2?

Recall 19V352000 covers certain 2019-2020 M2 Competition Coupe vehicles (with 230i, M240i, 430i, 440i, M4, and 330i xDrive Sportswagon; ~5,079 units total) where knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded; dealers replace the knee air bag modules. Recall 20V666000 covers certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe vehicles (with 2020 M4 Coupe; ~21 units) where fuel injectors may lack a damping component, risking a fuel-line leak and fire; dealers inspect injectors and replace injectors and the fuel rail when the damper is missing.