AI Damage2016 BMW 428I: common problems
The maker issued 69 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 69
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues…
The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the…
- Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to…
Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important…
- The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity…
- PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the…
- Exterior rear lights do not work
- After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or…
After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle…
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction"…
NHTSA lists 69 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 428I?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 69 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 BMW 428I?
NHTSA lists 69 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 BMW 428I from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.