BMW Z4 recalls
NHTSA's records list 18 safety recalls covering the BMW Z4 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2006-2016, 2019-2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Jan. 30, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
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2023 BMW Z4 recalls 2
- Transmission Gears May Seize
Component: power train. 552 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windows May Close Without Key Present/FMVSS 118
Component: electrical system. 3,193 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 BMW Z4 recalls 3
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windows May Close Without Key Present/FMVSS 118
Component: electrical system. 3,193 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 BMW Z4 recalls 5
- Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Component: electrical system. 87,394 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Braking Assist
Component: engine. 50,024 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 21,537 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Tank Weld May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 49 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 BMW Z4 recalls 6
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Braking Assist
Component: engine. 50,024 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Tank Weld May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 49 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Horizontal Headlamp Adjustment Possible/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 4,265 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Headlight Function
Component: exterior lighting. 245 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 BMW Z4 recalls 6
- Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
Component: electrical system. 199,674 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Braking Assist
Component: engine. 50,024 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Horizontal Headlamp Adjustment Possible/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 4,265 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear Tie Rods May Become Damaged
Component: steering. 2,779 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Counterbalance Shaft May Loosen
Component: engine. 217 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 BMW Z4 recalls 1
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 BMW Z4 recalls 1
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 BMW Z4 recalls 1
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 BMW Z4 recalls 1
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 BMW Z4 recalls 1
- Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 720,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 BMW Z4 recalls 4
- Camshaft Timing Bolts May Loosen Causing Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 157,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater May Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 917,106 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear CV Joints may Fail
Component: power train. 8,752 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 BMW Z4 recalls 3
- Camshaft Timing Bolts May Loosen Causing Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 157,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater May Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 917,106 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 BMW Z4 recalls 2
- PCV Heater May Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 917,106 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 BMW Z4 recalls 2
- PCV Heater May Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 917,106 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 BMW Z4 recalls 2
- PCV Heater May Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 917,106 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 740,561 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 BMW Z4 recalls 2
- PCV Heater May Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 917,106 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- PCV Heater may Short Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 184,505 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.