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BMW Z4 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 21 recalls and 40 owner complaints for the BMW Z4. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
BMW Z4 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW Z4 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2021 BMW Z4 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2020 BMW Z4 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2019 BMW Z4 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2016 BMW Z4 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2015 BMW Z4 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2014 BMW Z4 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2013 BMW Z4 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2012 BMW Z4 | 0 | 5 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All BMW models.
BMW Z4: questions owners ask
Which BMW Z4 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the BMW Z4 model years with the most are the 2013 (7), 2014 (7) and 2012 (5). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which BMW Z4 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2021 (1), 2022 (1) and 2016 (4), out of 9 model years from 2012 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the BMW Z4 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 BMW Z4 model years, 21 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (6), 2020 (6) and 2021 (5). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the BMW Z4 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the BMW Z4's first-time failure rate ranged from 1% for cars first registered in 2021 to 20.9% for 2010, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.