BMW Z4 recalls

28 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the BMW Z4, across model years 2003–2023. The latest was received on January 30, 2026.

BMW Z4 recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every BMW Z4 of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All BMW Z4 recall campaigns

BMW Z4 recalls by component

  • Engine and cooling 7
  • Electrical system 6
  • Steering 2
  • Seat belts 2
  • Power train 2
  • Lighting 2
  • Fuel system 2
  • Brakes 2
  • Tires 1
  • Rear-view camera 1
  • Air bags 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other BMW models

Common questions

Does the BMW Z4 have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 28 safety recall campaigns for the BMW Z4, covering model years 2003–2023. Most involve engine and cooling, electrical system and steering.

Which BMW Z4 model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2020 BMW Z4 has the most campaigns, with 6. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my BMW Z4 is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.