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Bmw Z4 Problems

The BMW Z4 is a two-seat roadster that has been in production since 2002, offering drivers a focused sports car experience with BMW's signature handling. With 2,870 complaints and 4 reported deaths across its production run, the Z4 has had some problematic years but generally maintains a decent reliability record for a German sports car. The early models had the most issues, while recent years have shown significant improvement.

2,870
Total Complaints
52
Total Recalls
20
Model Years
4
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2005 2004 2003
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2002 2008 2009

Common Problem Categories

Steering 1,982
Air Bags 202
Electrical System 142
Engine And Engine Cooling 86
Engine 68

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2023 0 2 0 0 Good
2022 4 2 0 0 Good
2021 0 4 0 0 Good
2020 14 6 6 0 Good
2019 14 6 6 0 Good
2016 10 1 2 0 Good
2015 14 1 0 0 Good
2014 20 3 2 0 Good
2013 24 3 12 0 Good
2012 14 4 0 0 Good
2011 110 6 4 0 Average
2010 18 5 0 0 Good
2009 52 3 2 0 Good
2008 54 2 0 0 Good
2007 84 2 10 4 Average
2006 214 2 2 6 Average
2005 408 0 4 0 Avoid
2004 886 0 4 4 Avoid
2003 918 0 14 0 Avoid
2002 12 0 0 0 Good

Bmw Z4 Years to Avoid

2003, 2004, 2005

Best Bmw Z4 Years

2022, 2020, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions