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2022 BMW Z4

3 recalls Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #26V056000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The starter assembly is a crucial part that helps your engine turn over and start. In some 2021-2024 models of your 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, Supra, X3, and X4, the starter can overheat and catch fire due to worn-out parts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter overheats and catches fire, it could cause a serious fire in your vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or even a life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter assembly with a new one, free of charge. Keep an eye out for a letter from BMW, and when the repair is ready, you'll receive another notification to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 27, 2026. Owners will receive another letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
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Moderate #25V636000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The engine starter relay in your vehicle is a small electrical component that helps your car start. In some 2019-2022 models, it can corrode and overheat, causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter relay overheats and shorts, it could cause a fire in your vehicle. This is a serious risk that could damage your car and potentially harm you or others.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty starter relay with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and in the meantime, park your vehicle outside and away from any structures.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 14, 2025.
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Moderate #23V099000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The power windows and sunroof in your vehicle are controlled by a computer system that responds to your key fob. In some 2022-2023 models, this system can get confused and let you close the windows or sunroof even when you're not using your key.
Risk if Unfixed
If you accidentally close the windows or sunroof without the key present, it could cause injury to people inside the vehicle. This is especially concerning because you won't have power steering or power brakes to help you control the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will update the computer system that controls your power windows and sunroof, and this service is free. They'll also temporarily disable the digital key function until the update is complete. You'll get a recall notice in the mail around April 11, 2023, but you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule the repair sooner if you prefer.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Other BMW Z4 Years

2023
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2004
1 recall
2003
4 recalls

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