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2016 Bmw 3 Series: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

0Safety recalls
93Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2016 Bmw 3 Series has 0 open NHTSA safety recalls and 93 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Bmw 3 Series has 0 open safety recalls and 93 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific 3 Series had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

No open NHTSA recall campaigns matched the 2016 Bmw 3 Series. Recalls can be added at any time, so confirm with the exact VIN.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Bmw 3 Series owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine24
Electrical System23
Service Brakes18
Unknown Or Other16
Power Train13
Engine And Engine Cooling12

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Bmw 3 Series have any recalls?

No open NHTSA recall campaigns matched the 2016 Bmw 3 Series at the time of this report. Always confirm with your specific VIN, as recalls can be added later.

What problems do 2016 Bmw 3 Series owners report?

Owners have filed 93 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Bmw 3 Series, most often about the engine, electrical system, service brakes.

How do I check a specific 3 Series's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

Check a specific 2016 Bmw 3 Series

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