
Vehicle statistics
BMW Z4
1,270 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.
Worst year: 2003 · 410 complaints
Most reported problem areas: Steering
Complaints by model year
Most reported problem areas
Recalls with manufacturer remedy (10)
2023 Power Train (23V821000)
Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2022 Electrical System (23V099000)
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2020 Exterior Lighting (19V850000)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
2019 Exterior Lighting (20V516000)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
2010 Engine And Engine Cooling (22V119000)
This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners
2009 Electrical System (09V327000)
THE Safety BELT Tensioner Wiring WILL BE Repaired FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 5, 2009. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Relations AT 1-800-525-7417.
2006 Engine And Engine Cooling (19V273000)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683.
2004 Fuel System, Gasoline (04V182000)
Dealers WILL Install A Resistor IN THE Electrical LINE Powering THE FUEL PUMP IN Order TO Prevent AN Occurrence OF Vapor LOCK. THE Recall Began MAY 11, 2004. Owners Should Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
2003 Tires (03V214000)
Dealers WILL Unseat THE TIRE FROM ITS RIM, Inspect FOR ANY Damage, AND THEN Reseat THE TIRE TO ITS RIM. IF Inspection Reveals THAT A Front TIRE HAS Incurred Damage During THE Mounting Process, IT WILL BE Replaced. Owner Notification Began JULY 14, 2003. Owners Should Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
2003 Air Bags (04V247000)
Dealers WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Replace THE AIR BAG System Processors. THE Recall Began JUNE 11, 2004. Owners Should Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
CodMec cases on this model
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