2004 BMW Z4

1 recalls, 443 complaints - 67 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES.

Consequence

IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRICAL LINE POWERING THE FUEL PUMP IN ORDER TO PREVENT AN OCCURRENCE OF VAPOR LOCK. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

13,769 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

443 total complaints 2 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	354
AIR BAGS	18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	16
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	9
STEERING:COLUMN	7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	6
POWER TRAIN	5
VISIBILITY/WIPER	3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	2

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the cam phasers were de... Read more

Incident date: May 31, 2025

[XXX] once again while diving down the road 45mph Terrain once again goes in to park ,I was lucky the lady behind me wasn't to close .Also I contacted onstar when I was able to get vehicle moving at the store ..I told her what happen she ran diagnostics while parked at store said there was no codes ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2025

Passenger side front airbag reports as inoperable.

Incident date: Jan 20, 2025

while i was driving the truck lost power and i could not turn on my 4 way flashers when i was on the side of the road. when i called ford and asked if i would replace the battery if i would get compensation they told me no even though there is a recall

Incident date: Jun 4, 2024

Engine started misfiring at 33,000 miles, dealer replaced fuel injector still happening. Now they are breaking down the engine to check the cam shaft, I guess I will see my truck in 2 - 3 weeks. Front collision warning not working properly for the second time within a year. Dealer says they are r... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence and turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was info... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2022

Transmission problems. Had to replace at 95,000 miles. Seeing problems online with same GM pickups with less miles and transmissions going out. General Motors has a problem and not addressing it.

Incident date: Apr 14, 2023

Vehicle states “ secure vehicle from Rolling” message. This could be a safety issue with something with the trans selector and/or parking brake and/or a door open, or not being recognized as being closed. I’ve read lots of other complaints Online too so thought be worth posting.

Incident date: Oct 31, 2022

Component or system failed: Steering Column. It is available for inspection. Safety or the safety of others put at risk: When driving the steering column will lock or stick into place until it is forced back into a normal driving position. This consistently occurs when driving on a corner or making ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2022

Steering is "sticky" with a feel of detents in the steering instead of expected smooth engagement. At highway speeds this is concerning and feels unsafe. Difficult or impossible to steer smoothly.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in warm weather, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The contact continued driving with caution to his d... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2022

The the vehicle sits out in the sunlight or its warm outside (usually over 80F) the steering wheel will get very notchy and “stick” towards the center position at highway speeds. This makes minor steering corrections at highway speeds very difficult to make without unintentionally leaving your ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2022

The steering wheel is "sticky" and has play in it when you are driving it. It appears to have steering drift. I feel this car is not safe to drive and is hard to control. No warning messages have come on. When I searched online, it appears that many others are having trouble with their 2004 z4 ste... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 2021

The Electric Top Malfunctions because of fault design Behind the driver seat is a hydraulic cylinder that sits in a cabin. Water leaks into the cabin causing the hydraulics to go out. The cabin fills up with water, and submerges the pump. This is a major design flaw. It is common with all Z4 model... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2021

I own a 2004 BMW Z4 2.5i I bought it used in 2010 with 22,000 miles. It was on a cool December day when I test drove the car and I loved it. No sign of any steering problems. On a warmer day after driving for a while I suddenly experienced a unexpected binding of the steering and almost binding ende... Read more

Incident date: Aug 30, 2021

Whenever the temperature Is above 80 degrees the steering becomes very stiff with no power assist due to a design defeat within the steering column. The vehicle because very dangerous to drive due to the lack of steering control. This problem effects all BMW Z4s from 2003 to 2006. BMW wants the owne... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2013

STEERING STICKS CAUSES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN STEERING DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING

Incident date: Dec 17, 2020

UNFORTUNATELY, I HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY 2005 BMW Z4. IT IS COMPLETELY UNSTABLE. FOR INSTANCE: 1)IT KEEPS PULLING TO THE LEFT, OR TO THE RIGHT. IT REQUIRES CONSTANT ADJUSTMENTS SO THAT I COULD KEEP THE CAR ALIGNED, OR CENTERED. 2)I EXPERIENCE SUDDEN JERKS TO THE LE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2019

THEY DO NOT WORK

Incident date: Aug 1, 2018

I HAVE A 2004 BMW Z4 WHICH I PURCHASED USED IN 2016 WITH 67000 MILES ON IT. OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS, THE STEERING HAS BECOME STICKY AND HARD TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN MY LANE WHEN TRAVELLING STRAIGHT. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE STEERING AS THE CAR TRIES TO PULL EITHER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO, IT... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2020

REOCCURING ISSUE: -DOOR LOCKS NOT FUNCTIONING BY REMOTE OR CENTRAL BUTTON -WIPERS NOT FUNCTIONING -TRUNK RELEASE NOT FUNCTIONING BY REMOTE OR BUTTON -WINDOWS NOT FUNCTIONING -LIGHTING OF INTERIOR NOT WORKING, TO INCLUDE GAUGE CLUSTER -TOP NOT FUNCTIONING ISSUES INTENSIFY ON DAYS OF LOW/HIGH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2020

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 80 DEGREES THE STEERING STARTS TO STICK AND BECOMES JERKY IN ORDER TO STAY IN THE DRIVING LANE. IT GETS INCREASINGLY WORSE AS THE TEMPERATURE RISES TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR BECOMES DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, WHILE IN ROUTE TO MY DESTINATIO... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2020

STEERING GETS STICKY INTERMITTENTLY, MORE COMMON WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT. SEEMS LIKE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 42K MILES. DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN LANE ESPECIALLY ON CURVES AND IN CITY TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS AND UNEXPECTED.

Incident date: Jul 8, 2020

THE CAR EXPERIENCES STICKY STEERING ALMOST ALL THE TIME NOW. IT IS MOST PRONOUNCED WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE HIGHER. THERE IS DIFFICULTY KEEPING THE CAR IN IT'S OWN LANE. IT HAS NOT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, BUT REQUIRES AN INORDINATE AMOUNT THE FOCUS AND CONTROL TO KEEP THE CAR MOVING IN THE CORRECT ... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2019

AS I AM DRIVING THIS CAR MY STEERING IS STICKING AND JERKING AS I TURN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK AGAIN. IT IS HARD TO TURN AND NOT SMOOTH AS IT USED TO BE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT HIGH SPEED, LOW SPEED AND ON ALL ROAD SURFACES. I CHANGED THE TIRES HOPING THAT WOULD ADDRESS THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT ... Read more

Incident date: May 24, 2020

THE TRACKING OF THE STEERING STICKS CAR WAS SERVICE LAST FALL FULL INSPECTION. BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. SHOP FOREMAN COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE CAR WAS STORED ALL WINTER CLIMATE-CONTROLLED GARAGE. I TOOK THE CAR OUT YESTERDAY AND THE STICKY-NESS AND CONTROL OF THE CAR ARE DIFFICULT. I DECIDED... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2020

I HAD THIS CAR BUILT AND I AM THE ONLY OWNER AND DRIVER. I HAVE HAD A PERSONAL MECHANIC TAKE METICULOUS CARE OF IT OVER THE YEARS AND THE CAR IS STORED FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS/YEAR BECAUSE I DO NOT DRIVE IT IN THE SNOW, AND FRANKLY, HARDLY DRIVE IT EVEN WHEN RAINING. HOWEVER, IT NEVER FAILS THAT ... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2020

Incident date: May 1, 2020

STEERING LOCKS WHILE DRIVING

Incident date: Sep 4, 2019

WHEN THE CAR IS WARMED UP THE STEERING IS STICKY AND PREVENTS YOU FROM STEERING CORRECTLY AND/OR OVER-CORRECT YOUR STEERING. MULTIPLE MECHANICS HAVE LOOKED AT THIS AND THE FACTORY LUBE USED TO GREASE THE STEERING COLUMN COMPONENTS IS INADEQUATE. HOWEVER, THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS TO REPLACE THE ENTI... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2018

STEERING FEELS LIKE IT LOCKS UP TEMPORARILY OR STICKS WHEN DRIVING. WHEN THE WHEELS IS IN A POSITION, LIKE NORMAL DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, ANY MOVEMENT OF THE WHEEL IS MET WITH RESISTANCE, REQUIRING A LOT OF FORCE TO INITIATE ANY MOVEMENT. BECAUSE OF THIS I CAN'T EVEN LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR AN... Read more

Incident date: Feb 25, 2020

THE STEERING IS HARD TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST LOCKING UP OR VERY STICKY SENSATION TO IT. HAPPENS VERY REGULARLY.

Incident date: Apr 22, 2013

I PREVIOUSLY FILED A REPORT ABOUT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING WHEEL COLUMN, POOR STEERING, STICKING PRIOR TO HAVING IT FIXED ON THIS DATE. I HAD NOT FOUND THE PAPERWORK FOR IT UNTIL AFTER I SUBMITTED THE REPORT. THE TRACKING # 11300634.

Incident date: Apr 22, 2013

Incident date: Sep 30, 2012

I HAD THIS CAR BUILT AND AM THE ONLY OWNER. INITIALLY, STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE CAR NEEDED A NEW CONVERTIBLE TOP. AFTER THAT, FOR YEARS, I HAD A 'STICKING' WHEN I WOULD STEER THE CAR MAKING THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL OR TURN. THIS DETERRED ME FROM DRIVING THE CAR AS MUCH AS I WANTED, AND C... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2012

Incident date: Apr 22, 2013

Incident date: Jul 14, 2019

POWER STEERING IS INTERMITTENT. ALMOST NEVER WORKS WHEN FIRST STARTED BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR 20-30 MINUTES, IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN, IT WORKS AND THE DASH LIGHT GOES OUT. I CAN EVEN DO IT WHILE DRIVING, SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL, TURN CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING COMES ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2019

1)IT KEEPS PULLING TO THE LEFT, OR TO THE RIGHT. IT REQUIRES CONSTANT ADJUSTMENTS SO THAT I COULD KEEP THE CAR ALIGNED, OR CENTERED. 2)I EXPERIENCE SUDDEN JERKS TO THE LEFT, OR TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE ROAD SURFACE IS SLIGHTINGLY UNEVEN. I CAN NEVER PREDICT WHICH WAY THE CAR PULLS ME. I STRUGGLE A L... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2019

THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WHICH I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO ADDRESS THROUGH BOTH LOCAL MECHANICS AND BMW WITH NO RESULTS. ESSENTIALLY, WHILE MOVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM "SHUDDERS", ALL INSTRUMENT LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL, AND THE ENGIN... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2019

AFTER STARTING CAR, EPS LIGHT COMES ON AND STEERING IS VERY TIGHT, NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN OR MANEUVER IN PARKING LOTS, ETC.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2019

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND MORE SO WHEN THE TEMP IS WARM OR STEERING COLUMN HAS WARMED UP THE STEERING BECOMES "STICKY", IN THAT IT TAKES AN EFFORT TO OVERCOME THE SPOT IT IS IN AS OPPOSED TO SMOOTHLY MOVING/STEERING LEFT OR RIGHT. IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE TO STEER WITH ONE HAND (6 SPD MANUAL TR... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2019

STICKING STEERING WHEN WARM WHILE DRIVING

Incident date: Jun 8, 2019

THE VEHICLE HAS INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE, STEER AND CONTROL WHEN IN MOTION. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID SERIOUS ACCIDENTS BY LITERALLY CRAWLING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FLASHERS ON SO OTHER DRIVERS WOULD STAY CLEAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ON... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2019

WHEN GOING STRAIGHT PARTICULARLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUT OTHER TIMES AS WELL, THE STEERING IS "STICKY". THE WHEEL WANTS TO REMAIN IN THE SAME POSITION AND IT REQUIRES SOME EXTRA EFFORT TO MOVE LEFT OR RIGHT.

Incident date: May 30, 2019

I HAVE 2004 BMW Z4 AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING "STICKY" STEERING. IT IS ESPECIALLY UNNERVING WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. IT APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. IT IS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I AM DEATHLY AFRAID THE STICKINESS OF THE STEERING WILL CAUSE TO TO OVER CORRECT AND CAUSE AN ACC... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 BMW Z4

67 manufacturer communications from 34 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	7
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
130000 VISIBILITY	3
140000 AIR BAGS	2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.

045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The "Service Engine Soon" (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.

194000 TIRES:VALVE

Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla

200000 WHEELS

140000 AIR BAGS

"?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in its entirety, the content has been completely updated. design

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15?F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

130000 VISIBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (VIN) stored in the DME (Digital Moto

130000 VISIBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Clicking/Popping Noise from Dash at Startup. The customer states that when the vehicle is started, or the ignition switch is turned on, there is a clicking/popping noise coming from the dash area. CAUSE Mis-alignment of the fresh air/recirc

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB

130000 VISIBILITY

140000 AIR BAGS

BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE

022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED REGARDING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. *RM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW: THERE MAY BE EXCESSIVE CRANKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY ALSO BE ON WITH A LACK OF ENGINE POWER. *RM

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

BMW: THE REAR LAMP IS NOT WATER TIGHT DUE TO CRACKS DUE TO STRESS. WATER MAY ENTER THE LAMP. *RM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW: THE REAR LAMP IS NOT WATER TIGHT DUE TO CRACKS DUE TO STRESS. WATER MAY ENTER THE LAMP. *RM

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

BMW: WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A DAMAGED SEAL ON REAR VENTS. *RM

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

BMW: WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A DAMAGED SEAL ON REAR VENTS. *RM

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

BMW: WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DUE TO A DAMAGED SEAL ON REAR VENTS. *RM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW: SIX DIFFERENT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE M54 ENGINE COULD HAVE VALVE COVERS BREAK IN COLD WEATHER AND RUIN THE ENGINE. THIS IS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *RM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

N54-DIAGNOSIS FOR DME FC 29DC/2FBF FOR MODELS E90, E92 PRODUCED FROM 06/06 AND E93, E60, E61 PRODUCED FROM 03/07. *PE UPDATED 7/8/09. *PE MODELS E82, E88 PRODUCED FROM START 2000 AND E71 PRODUCED FROM START 2000. UPDATED 7/21

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS IS BEING USED ON MANY MODELS TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF DOUBLE-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *RM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

BMW VEHICLES: TEILECLEARING FOR DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC). A PART REPLACEMENT AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED BY SUBMITTING A TC CASE IN PUMA BEFORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DSC COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLES LIS

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

BMW: BELT TENSIONER HARNESSES. A REPAIR HARNESS FOR THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT TENSIONERS AT THE BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. *PE

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

BMW: BELT TENSIONER HARNESSES. A REPAIR HARNESS FOR THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT TENSIONERS AT THE BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. *PE

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

BMW VEHICLE: S54-CATALYST PROTECTION MODE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL. COMPLAINTS THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION. FUEL RESERVE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND THE FUEL LEVEL, WHEN MEASURED WITH THE SERVICE TESTER,

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW VEHICLE: M54/M56-MIXTURE TOO LEAN-FAULT CODES 2882/2883 ARE STORED IN THE DME. COMPLAINTS THAT SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. THE FAULT CODES 2882/2883-FUEL TRIM, MIXTURE TOO LEAN ARE STORED IN THE DME. POSSIBLE CAUSES MA

092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-182 ENGINE STALLING. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-182 ENGINE STALLING. CORRECTED PRODUCTION DATES. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V182 - ENGINE STALLING. CORRECTION PRODUCTION DATES. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

RETROFIT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE FOR THE THERMAL OIL LEVEL SENSOR. *EH

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW Z4

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

Sticky Steering

ODI has evaluated the sticky steering condition, which included reviews of complaints and warranty claims, interviews and surveys of owners of complaint vehicles, road tests of complaint vehicles, and a review of BMW's engineering and test data.ODI found the sticky steering condition does not result... Read more

BMW Z4 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW Z4 across all model years (2003, 2023).

60 Total Recalls

1,443 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

38 Reported Crashes

11 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

BMW Z4 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2023	2	0	View
2022	3	2	View
2021	5	0	View
2020	6	8	View
2019	6	7	View
2016	1	5	View
2015	1	7	View
2014	3	10	View
2013	3	12	View
2012	4	7	View
2011	6	57	View
2010	5	10	View
2009	4	26	View
2008	2	27	View
2007	2	42	View
2006	2	107	View
2005	0	204	View
2004 (current)	1	443
2003	4	460	View
2002	0	6	View

Other BMW Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
X5	223	4,349	View
X3	155	2,661	View
330I	122	1,050	View
X6	110	293	View
328I	108	3,743	View
M3	95	550	View
325I	83	1,809	View
5 SERIES	78	557	View

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2004 BMW Z4

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 BMW Z4

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW Z4

BMW Z4 - All Years Overview

BMW Z4 - Year by Year

Other BMW Models