2016 BMW 428i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#2 most-complained of 3 428i years
The 2016 BMW 428i has 43 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst among the 3 model years with data. Engine and electrical issues dominate, with 1 recall covering the water pump.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 33 hwy
Top 2016 BMW 428i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine25 (58%)
- Electrical System24 (56%)
- Other6 (14%)
- Brakes3 (7%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
- HVAC1 (2%)
What owners report
- Vehicles displayed a drive terrain malfunction error while at highway speed, causing sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate past low speeds.
- Some owners reported unintended acceleration or surging while stopped with the foot on the brake.
- Engines developed an abnormal ticking sound and lost the ability to exceed 5 mph, in one case requiring an engine replacement at 23,640 miles.
- Brakes reportedly felt slower to respond than expected, with drivers unable to stop in time despite pressing the pedal immediately.
- Electronic power steering (EPS) malfunctioned, requiring replacement of the entire steering rack outside of warranty.
- Driver-side door lock actuators periodically stuck in the locked position, preventing the door handle from releasing normally.
2016 BMW 428i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V608000Aug 13, 2024Electrical System720,796 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2016 BMW 428i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other 428i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 BMW 428i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 43 complaints for the 2016 428i, giving it a complaint index of 50 and a rank of 2nd worst among the 3 model years with data. Engine complaints make up 58% of reports and electrical system complaints make up 56%.
- What is the top problem area for the 2016 BMW 428i?
- Engine complaints are the largest category, accounting for 25 of 43 complaints (58%), with a median mileage at failure of 23,640 miles. Electrical system issues follow closely at 24 complaints (56%).
- Does the 2016 BMW 428i have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA recall 24V608000 covers the water pump and plug connector on the 2016 428i and related BMW models; dealers replace the water pump and connector and install a protective shield.
- How does the 2016 428i compare to other years?
- The 2016 428i has a complaint index of 50, worse than the 2014 model's index of 0 but better than the 2015 model's index of 100, which had 77 complaints and 5 recalls.