KnownCarProblemsBMW Z4 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,282 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW Z4 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2004, 2005. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW Z4 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Z4 | 46 | Engine | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Z4 | 33 | Steering | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 Z4 | 91 | Steering | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Z4 | 191 | Steering | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Z4 | 411 | Steering | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Z4 | 414 | Steering | 4 | 5 |
15 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW Z4
- What years of the BMW Z4 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (414), 2004 (411), 2005 (191).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW Z4?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (971), air bags (79), electrical (53).
- Which BMW Z4 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2021 (1), 2022 (1), 2002 (4). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.