How many recalls does the 2016 BMW M2 have?

The 2016 BMW M2 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 BMW M2 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 BMW M2?

Of 5 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2016 BMW M2 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 BMW M2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 196 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 16V653000 2016-09-09 196 affected

Defect

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. …

Consequence

Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 of 2016-2017 models (myself included) have no recourse. Straining to see the…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2020-01-31

“Instrument gauges hard to see in daylight. Poorly light.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2017-08-15

“Instrument gauges hard to read in daylight conditions.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-10-16

“During day light hours the speedometer and tachometer cannot be seen due to poor lighting.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-07-12

“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 corrected in 2018 versions of the car. There is an entire thread dedicated to…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-04-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW M2 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.