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BMW Z4 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

60
Total Recalls
2.1
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
4 C
2004
1 D
2005
0
2006
2 B-
2007
2 B-
2008
2 B-
2009
4 B-
2010
5 A-
2011
6 A-
2012
4 A-
2013
3 A-
2014
3 A-
2015
1 C
2016
1 C
2017
0
2018
0
2019
6 A-
2020
6 B
2021
5 B
2022
3 D-
2023
2 C
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
ENGINE
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
VISIBILITY
2
STEERING
2
SEAT BELTS
2
POWER TRAIN
2

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) — The transmission control unit in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your automatic transmission shift gears smoothly. In some 2023 BMW models, the cover of this unit might …

High Priority

SEAT BELTS — The Automatic Locking Retractor in your seat belt is a safety feature that helps keep the webbing tight in a crash. In some 2021 BMW, MINI, and Rolls Royce vehicles, this component…

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY — The fuel tank in your Z4 or Supra is the part that stores gasoline. In some 2020-2021 models, the way it's held together might not be strong enough, which could cause it to crack o…

Critical

ENGINE — Your vehicle's engine management system is responsible for controlling the performance of your engine. In certain 2020-2021 BMW models, this system could malfunction and disable th…

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY — The fuel tank in your vehicle is made of two halves that are welded together. In some 2020-2021 Z4 and Toyota Supra models, the weld between these halves might not be strong enough…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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