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2016 BMW

428i Coupe

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 428i: best and worst years
2016 BMW 428i Coupe (photo 1 of 2)
2016 photoJakub "Flyz1" MaciejewskiCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
241
Power to weight
0.066 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.15

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
44 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24%
  • ENGINE8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • SERVICE BRAKES4%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 71 total.

BMW 428i: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

224 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Oct 25, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB010722

    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

  • Oct 25, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB010322

    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

  • Jan 16, 2024VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSB510819

    The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

  • Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305

    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 information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

  • Nov 13, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB011423

    PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

  • Nov 8, 2023STRUCTUREB513218

    The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.

  • Aug 1, 2023SEATSB520121

    ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.

  • May 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651523

    After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

  • and 216 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.