BMW M2, M3, M4 (2015-2017): Structure
Recall 16V653000 · Sep 9, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
196
vehicles affected
196
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V653000
- Date
- Sep 9, 2016
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 196
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
What can happen
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V653000?
3 models: BMW M2 (2016), BMW M3 (2015-2017), BMW M4 (2015-2016), about 196 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V653000?
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.
What can happen?
Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.