2015-2017 BMW M2, BMW M3 and others recall: frame and members
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 9, 2016. It covers about 196 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 196
- reported
- Sep 9, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 3, 2016
- related complaints
- 2
Structure: frame and members
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V653000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about body problems.
2016 BMW M22015 BMW M32016 BMW M32017 BMW M32015 BMW M42016 BMW M4
Questions about recall 16V653000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 BMW M2, BMW M3 and others frame and members?
Yes. Recall 16V653000, reported on September 9, 2016, covers about 196 vehicles.
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used BMW M2?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history