How common are engine problems on the 2016 BMW 428i?

Engine problems make up 25 of 43 total complaints filed for the 2016 428i, or 58% of all complaints for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 BMW 428i engine?

Owners reference NHTSA recall campaign 24V608000, covering the engine and engine cooling electrical system, specifically the coolant pump. Several owners reported the replacement part was not available when they sought the repair.

At what mileage do 2016 BMW 428i engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 23,640 miles.

Have there been any injuries from 2016 BMW 428i engine issues?

NHTSA data lists one injury tied to engine-related complaints for the 2016 428i, with no reported crashes or fires.

2016 BMW 428i Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 25 of 43 total complaints (58%) on the 2016 BMW 428i, with a median failure mileage of 23,640. One injury was reported, and owners cite NHTSA recall campaign 24V608000 for the engine coolant pump as an unresolved issue.

Engine complaints: 25; 58% of 43
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 23,640 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report a sudden drivetrain malfunction warning that cuts power on the freeway, dropping speed below 20 mph and making it hard to merge safely.
Some describe unintended acceleration where the vehicle surges forward on its own while stopped with a foot on the brake, in one case causing an ankle injury.
Others report the engine failing to exceed 5 mph with an abnormal ticking sound, in one case leading to a full engine replacement at 23,640 miles.
Several owners describe the engine revving to 3,000 RPM on its own while braking to a stop, requiring them to lift off and reapply the brake to return to idle.
Multiple owners report receiving notice of recall campaign 24V608000 for the engine coolant pump but say replacement parts were unavailable for an extended period, leaving the coolant pump issue unresolved.

When 2016 BMW 428i engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 26, 2017, latest Sep 2, 2025.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2017 to Sep 2025; peak Apr 2025 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2016 BMW 428i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 428i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201419 (53%)
201539 (51%)
201625 (58%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2016 BMW 428i?: Engine problems make up 25 of 43 total complaints filed for the 2016 428i, or 58% of all complaints for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 BMW 428i engine?: Owners reference NHTSA recall campaign 24V608000, covering the engine and engine cooling electrical system, specifically the coolant pump. Several owners reported the replacement part was not available when they sought the repair.
At what mileage do 2016 BMW 428i engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 23,640 miles.
Have there been any injuries from 2016 BMW 428i engine issues?: NHTSA data lists one injury tied to engine-related complaints for the 2016 428i, with no reported crashes or fires.