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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Bmw Z4 Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2003 to 2022, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 12 model years (2003–2022) the Bmw Z4 has 42 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2020 with 6; the cleanest is 2016 with 1.

Model years
12

2003–2022

Total recalls
42
Worst year
2020

6 recalls

Cleanest year
2016

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Bmw Z4

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)10
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY4
  • ENGINE4
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS3
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY3
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.