BMW · 3 Series · 2016
2016 BMW 3 Series
0
Recalls
93
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2016 BMW 3 Series has no recalls and 93 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine and engine cooling,electrical system (9 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2016 BMW 3 Series page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine and engine cooling,electrical system with 9 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2016 BMW 3 Series currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 93 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine and engine cooling,electrical system (9), service brakes (9), engine (8).
- Vehicle
- 2016 BMW 3 Series
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 93
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
93 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 18, 2025
I have been waiting since October 2024 to get a remedy available to fix the recall on this vehicle. Dealership won’t even look at the car since the remedy is unavailable but this is a dangerous issue to have and know about without a fix anywhere in the foreseeable future.
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 18, 2025
Car started to have low coolant when i would replace it instantly and i took it to a shop and they told me it has a recall.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part wa...
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ENGINE
Feb 3, 2025
i have previously reported this issue, confirmation #11656013. However, after diagnostic with a Certified BMW Service Center, i wish to follow up and add additional details. My 2016 BMW 320 XI is experiencing an issue with the Turbo Oil Feed Line. This is a known issue, reporte...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle after the vehicle had not been driven for a while, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am...
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 28, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am...
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STRUCTURE
Oct 24, 2024
While replacing the battery, the battery well was rusty. If allowed to continue I have no doubt the very heavy battery will fall through to the ground causing an accident and very hazardous materials will spill on the roadway (acids and lead from a ruptured battery).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasona...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW 3 Series have?
The 2016 BMW 3 Series has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2016 BMW 3 Series?
NHTSA has received 93 owner-reported complaints for the 2016 BMW 3 Series.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 BMW 3 Series?
The 2016 BMW 3 Series received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 3 Series?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2016 BMW 3 Series are engine and engine cooling,electrical system (9 reports), service brakes (9 reports), engine (8 reports).
Does the 2016 BMW 3 Series have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2016 BMW 3 Series. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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