Z4
BMW Z4: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeBMW
ClassTwo-seater
Model years (US)2003–2016, 2019–2026
New registrations (EU)2001–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016, 2019–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2014, 2025–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2013–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2009–2012 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2011 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2008 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2005 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2005 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016, 2019–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2003–2014, 2025–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2020–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 6.9–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2013–2016 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2012 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 7-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2003–2011 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2006–2008 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2003–2005 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2003–2005 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2003–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2003–2004 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2025 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1495–1525 kg | 161–164 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2025 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 145 kW (197 PS) | 1495–1525 kg | 161–165 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2025 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 190 kW (258 PS) | 1490–1545 kg | 162–171 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2019–2025 | Petrol | 2998 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 1610–1640 kg | 181–193 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2011–2017 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1470–1495 kg | 159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2016 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | 115 kW (156 PS) | 1470–1495 kg | 159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2016 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1470–1495 kg | 159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2016 | Petrol | 1997 cm³ | 180 kW (245 PS) | 1475–1495 kg | 159 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2016 | Petrol | 2979 cm³ | 225 kW (306 PS) | 1580–1600 kg | 210–219 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2016 | Petrol | 2979 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 1600 kg | 210–211 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 2497 cm³ | 150 kW (204 PS) | 1480–1505 kg | 192–199 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2012 | Petrol | 2996 cm³ | – | 1490–1505 kg | 195–199 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Two-seater |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2016, 2019–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual, Automated manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 94 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,997–2,998 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 115–250 kW (156–340 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,470–1,640 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,470–2,496 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2016, 2019–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2001–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 967 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Airbags | 89 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Electrical system | 60 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 51 | 2003, 2006, 2007 |
| Body and structure | 16 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Lights | 15 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Wheels | 15 | 2005, 2007, 2009 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 14 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 13 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Brakes | 12 | 2003, 2004, 2020 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2010, 2016, 2019–2022, 2025: 1208 complaints, 16 with a crash and 7 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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