2022 BMW Z4
3 recalls, 2 complaints - 55 TSBs
26V056000 Jan 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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, 20... Read more
Consequence
Fire increases the risk of injury.
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 1-800-331-43... Read more
25V636000 Sep 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
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 Identificatio... Read more
23V099000 Feb 17, 2023
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
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, M... Read more
Consequence
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
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,... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
May 3, 2023
Incident date: May 3, 2023
The brake actuator (4405048320) and brake booster pump (4707048020) malfunctioned. The ABS warning came on the display, as well as a warning saying “Brake Malfunction: pull over car immediately.” The traction control light, ABS light, warning light, and parking brake light also came on. The comp... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 3, 2023
Incident date: May 3, 2023
I took delivery of the new vehicle without testing all the seatbelts. The third row passenger side seat belt is fully retracted as it should be, but it's locked in that position. It came from the dealer that way, and it cannot be used. If I hadn't noticed while testing out the seats, I might incorre... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2022 BMW Z4
2022 BMW Z4 C RWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 BMW Z4
55 manufacturer communications from 37 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 270000 LANE DEPARTURE | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
B640422
Feb 16, 2024
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the rec
B640422
Feb 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the rec
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
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
B360121
Jan 8, 2024
010000 STEERING
At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic ackno
B610524
Jan 5, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.
B610524
Jan 5, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ??A???A???A???A???A???A? ??A???A???A???A???A???A?HU-H: Reset??A???A???A???A???A???A? will be stored in the HU-H3.
B160123
Jan 5, 2024
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and
B840323
Dec 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 ??A???A???A? 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called ??A???A???A?Wireless Chargin
B511323
Aug 1, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
?The outer A-pillar trim panel (arrow) protrudes outward (circled) towards the cowl seal.
B090221
Jun 1, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
B120323
Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
B160123
Jun 1, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and s
B630821
Jun 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permi
B630821
Jun 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permi
B630321
Jun 1, 2023
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
B840323
Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023.
B840323
May 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called ""Wireless Charging Tray"". Software in
B840323
May 1, 2023
353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called ""Wireless Charging Tray"". Software in
SIB660823
Apr 1, 2023
118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the
SIB660823
Apr 1, 2023
118620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the
SIB120123
Apr 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In hot ambient conditions, if the engine was running for a prolonged time while the vehicle is stationary, a jolt may be experienced while lightly accelerating.
B841422
Mar 1, 2023
274300 LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
B610923
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever. The sensors for recording the gearshift lever position and for inhibiting inadvertent gearshifts are integrated in the control electronics.
B651623
Mar 1, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
B320123
Mar 1, 2023
010000 STEERING
When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
B841422
Mar 1, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
SIB652021
Feb 27, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Central information display.
SIB610223
Feb 16, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
Windshield Wiper.
SIB650423
Feb 10, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Touch screen functions.
B652021
Feb 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced after October 25, 2021. Due to supply chain limitations, certain vehicles were produced without a CID with touch funct
B652021
Feb 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles that were produced after October 25, 2021. Due to supply chain limitations, certain vehicles were produced without a CID with touch funct
B650422
Feb 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to component-related supply issues, the central information displays (CID) in some of the Model Year 2022 vehicles listed above were produced without the integrated touch screen function.
B650422
Feb 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Due to component-related supply issues, the central information displays (CID) in some of the Model Year 2022 vehicles listed above were produced without the integrated touch screen function.
B610223
Feb 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Check control message (CCM) 183 Windscreen wiper malfunction is displayed.
B610223
Feb 1, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Check control message (CCM) 183 Windscreen wiper malfunction is displayed.
B240222
Dec 1, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
A cracking, metallic noise from under the center of the vehicle.
B841422
Dec 1, 2022
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
B611222
Oct 1, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
B651922
Oct 1, 2022
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
B640422
Sep 1, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in the center of the instrument panel.
B662419
Sep 1, 2022
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.
B662719
Sep 1, 2022
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors does not illuminate to alert the driver when it should.
SIB650922
Aug 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
SIB090121
May 1, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer
SIB090121
May 1, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer
SIB651312
May 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called N
SIB640222
May 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mist formation on the windshield inside surface may occur at departure or after MSA (automaticstart/stop). Acoustic abnormality in the area of the recirculated air flap (recirculation flap closing and opening severaltimes). The above may oc
SIB610722
May 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
SIB640921
Apr 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On these Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a standstill. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38F to 60F +; 3 to 15 + Celsius)
B610722
Apr 1, 2022
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Check Control message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
B661519
Mar 1, 2022
010000 STEERING
The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a
B661519
Mar 1, 2022
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a
B661519
Mar 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a
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.
PE10020
Opened: Jun 28, 2010 , Closed: Jun 28, 2011
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).
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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 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 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 | 1 | 443 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 460 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 | View |