BMW Z4 Problems and Repair Histories
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BMW Z4s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the BMW Z4 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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BMW Z4 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2007 | BMW Z4 | 29 Z4s, 8.3 months of data per Z4, average 42900 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.30 |
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| 2006 | BMW Z4 | 32 Z4s, 10.3 months of data per Z4, average 45500 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.36 |
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| 2005 | BMW Z4 | 11 Z4s, 11.2 months of data per Z4, average 48500 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 Z4s, 11.2 months of data per Z4, average 48500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2004 | BMW Z4 | 14 Z4s, 9.7 months of data per Z4, average 64300 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Z4s, 9.7 months of data per Z4, average 64300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2003 | BMW Z4 | 39 Z4s, 9.9 months of data per Z4, average 67600 miles Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.53 |
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2009 BMW Z4 2dr Hardtop conv.
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | Reflash CPU. | |
2008 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | Air bag light,cup holder Power steering hose leaking, replaced | |
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | Drivers seat spring failure. | |
| BMW Z4 in Kuwait | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 1200 | Xenon light control unit replaced | |
2008 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Replaced mass air filter, serviced fuel injectors, replaced valve cover and vacuum hoses, and replaced O2 sensor, which finally fixed the rough cold running. | |
2008 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | Repair broken cupholder and driver's seatback replace interior windshield surround which had cracked Replace Steering Column (faulty steering position sensor) | |
2007 BMW Z4
Engine not specified
| BMW Z4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Oil Pan plug leaking- oil pan replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | rough operating power seat. |
| Jul | 2011 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW Z4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Clutch slips from 1st to 2nd gear with strong grinding. Replicated problem with shop foreman. After 8 days in the shop they told me that BMW now approve replacing drivetrain. Very loud metal on metal scratching noise at startup and sometime when clutch is depressed. Dealer would not replicate problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Hydraulic valve lifters making excessive noise. TSB had been written by BMW but only used if customer complains. |
| Feb | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | First solution did not fix valve lifter problem. Final solution was to replace the cylinder head, which BMW volunteered to do in this situation. Very pleased with the final outcome of this repair. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006.5 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Intermittent headlight not working |
| Mar | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Retractable nav display intermittantly would not open. |
| Jan | 2011 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | nav system error, blown speaker |
| Jan | 2010 | 22700 | 60 | Replace rear side marker, replace M emblem on engine after chrome bubbled |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | AC computer (IHK) died. Blew hot air when the compressor was working. Replaced IHK, now working. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | drain for convertible top motor clogged, water damaged motor, needed to be replaced. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Valve lifter problem |
| Jan | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Valve noise, BMW performed hydraulic valve "flush" per an TSB. |
| Nov | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Replace valve lifters.....ticking noise when cold or after short trips |
| Jun | 2012 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW Z4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 23560 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 24180 | 0 | The passenger cup holder broken - was replaced under warranty - dash "wood" cracked - replaced under warranty - also did a "low mileage" oil change under the free maintenance policy |
| Jan | 2012 | 32240 | 50 | one rear spring was broken - repaired for $50 under certified warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 35960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 21000 | 160 | rear brake light lens cracked, seems to be an issue with many z4's. very costly for a plastic lens piece |
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 56000 | 35 | Exterior temperature sensor showing incorrect values. Replace temperature sensor. |
| Jun | 2012 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW Z4 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 41000 | 223 | Passenger side Window regulator failed. Replaced with new window regulator. |
| Nov | 2012 | 42000 | 392 | Replaced rear output shaft bearings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 80700 | 200 | speed sensor in transmission was replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | Everything else, repair Replaced dead battery | |
| Jan | 2013 | 42700 | 0 | low charge |
| Apr | 2013 | 44000 | 350 | dead/dying battery. Installed new battery. |
2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 45300 | 500 | Erratic tire warning light, oil light stayed on after ignition was turned off, standard oil change, wiper blade replacement and 2 tires (rear), I'm getting almost 22,000 on the head for my Continental 3's, much lower than my 328ci |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Failed convertible top motor replaced | |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Coolant temperature sensor on lower radiator hose shorted out and was replaced | |
| Sep | 2010 | 40000 | 500 | FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS REPLACED |
| Mar | 2011 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW Z4 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 57000 | 50 | Side mirror remote adjustment switch failed. Switch was replaced. Manual transmission shifting poorly -- inconsistent and balky. Dealer diagnosed problem as internal to transmission, requiring replacement. Transmission ordered but not yet received. |
| Oct | 2010 | 58000 | 0 | Transmission was replaced. Had been diagnosed on a previous visit but had to wait for re-manufactured transmission to be received. |
| Dec | 2010 | 60000 | 149 | Service Engine Soon light turned on. After reading the trouble codes myself with a generic OBD-2 tool I repaired the problem by replacing both upstream O2 sensors. Probably only one sensor was actually bad. |
| Dec | 2011 | 73000 | 53 | Valve cover gasket had a slight oil leak -- I replaced the gasket set and associated sealing grommets. I'm sure an experienced mechanic could have done this in much less time than the 3 hours it took me. |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 160000 | 10000 | Engine overheated and had to be completely replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 101000 | 164 | Starter failed, replaced same |
| Apr | 2013 | 145000 | 200 | Vanos reseal |
2003.5 BMW Z4
Engine not specified
| BMW Z4 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 47120 | 1000 | starter motor stopped working. couldnt start the car. |
| Oct | 2011 | 48360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 80000 | 50 | Steering column replaced due to binding |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 38000 | 3 | broken hose clamp on engine air intake was fixed |
| Jul | 2011 | 45000 | 260 | replaced coil springs in rear suspension |
| Jun | 2012 | 50000 | 110 | replace front control arm bushings |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 76000 | 0 | Rear brake pads were worn and replaced. Also had accessory belt replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 82000 | 150 | Large evaporative leak code 0455 - fixed by replacing the gas cap and some vent hoses. |
| Nov | 2011 | 104000 | 270 | Original alternator died at 104,000. Replaced with remanufactured alternator, replacement was easy DIY. |
| May | 2012 | 109300 | 100 | Very slightly leaky oil separator valve, replaced with ancillary hoses. Pretty simple once I figured out how it's assembled. |
| Dec | 2012 | 115000 | 150 | Replaced belts and pulleys, engine, gearbox and differential oil. |
| Mar | 2013 | 118000 | 0 | Small oil leak at oil pan gasket; replaced gasket. Proper replacement requires supporting the engine from the top and dropping the subframe - time consuming. |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 27000 | 1534 | Convertible top motor went out. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 53000 | 50 | Replaced broken cup holder |
| Oct | 2009 | 56000 | 80 | Replaced front windshield cowl |
| Dec | 2012 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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