2016 BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series 2016

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2016 BMW 2-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 21 repairs.
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2016 BMW 2-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (90%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 BMW 2-Series

Engine not specified

BMW 2-Series in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
Nov 2017

6510 mi
Rattle from driver window side and also from driver seatbelt anchor 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 2-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Feb 2017

5000 mi
drivers seat belt jammed in door post bracket. 
BMW 2-Series in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

96000 mi

US $1000
Brake fluid loss, but no leak found. 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2019 - Jul 2022
Feb 2021

35000 mi

US $45
Coolant hose broke at the barb. Bought new one, replaced it. Work done by owner. 
BMW 2-Series in Indiana, United States
Jan 2016 - Oct 2022
Jun 2017

11000 mi
AC & fan suddenly stopped working. Turned out to be a logic fault/lockdown and the system had to be completely reset 
Oct 2019

31060 mi
Adaptive Headlight Malfunction 
Feb 2020

34000 mi
Transmission fluid loss/leak 
BMW 2-Series in Illinois, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

7000 mi
Loud knocking sound when cold. Dealer says it's normal but can't show me another car on the lot with a N55 engine that has the same issue. Next oil change I'm going to try a different dealer and have them evaluate the knocking sound again. 
Jul 2018

17000 mi
All my dash electrical went blank. Seemed like a computer rebooting as it came back. Electrical steering still functioned. No problem found by dealer 
Jan 2020

45000 mi
Rear differential leaking. Repaired under warranty 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Maryland, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2019
Mar 2017

17000 mi

US $50
Front left tire and rim needed replacement due to hit of a deep pot hole @ 60 mph 
BMW 2-Series in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

13640 mi

C $46
Repair screw in tire 
BMW 2-Series in Colorado, United States
Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
Feb 2016

3000 mi
Electronic waste gate malfunction. 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 2-Series in Texas, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2019
Jan 2017 Dash rattle at drivers side cowl 
Mar 2018

29000 mi
Rattle driver's side cowl and glove box 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 2-Series in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2016 - May 2022
Feb 2018

33000 mi
Cracked strut mount was replaced under warranty 
Jun 2021

57000 mi

US $50
Replacement of the oil pan gasket that had developed a leak 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 2-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2021
Jun 2018

11000 mi
Convertible roof was repaired. The inner liner had caught and torn in the linkage/folding mechanism for the convertible roof. The inner liner was replaced under recall. 
BMW 2-Series in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

31000 mi

C $800
REAR AXLE SEALS WERE LEAKING 
BMW 2-Series in New York, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

12000 mi
BMW Assist (SOS function) error light came on. The dealer rebooted the system and the problem has gone away. 
Jan 2018

26000 mi
The front brakes began to squeal and would not stop. The dealer said this was actually something BMW had identified in a service bulletin. 

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2016 BMW 2-Series Repair Histories

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