2011 BMW Z4 RECALLS

Z4 (E89) generation is a 2 doors roadster produced by BMW from 2010 to 2013 with petrol engines with maxspeed 155 mph. Capacity is 2 passengers including driver and total weight is 4090 lbs with 562 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

Z4 20i (184 Hp) sDrive
Z4 20i (184 Hp) sDrive Steptronic
Z4 23i (204 Hp) sDrive
Z4 23i (204 Hp) sDrive Steptronic
Z4 28i (245 Hp) sDrive
Z4 28i (245 Hp) sDrive Steptronic
Z4 30i (258 Hp) sDrive
Z4 30i (258 Hp) sDrive Steptronic
Z4 35i (306 Hp) sDrive
Z4 35i (306 Hp) sDrive Steptronic
Z4 35is (340 Hp) sDrive DCT

Features & Specs

2
seats

17-26 mpg city
34-44 mpg hwy

RWD
drivetrain

184-340
horsepower

Reported Problems

9 Total Safety Recalls Found

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

Total cars affected: 8752
NHTSA campaign: 17V067000
Date of the problem: 02/02/2017

If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total cars affected: 516791
NHTSA campaign: 13V044000
Date of the problem: 07/02/2013

If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total cars affected: 156137
NHTSA campaign: 14V176000
Date of the problem: 10/04/2014

If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Total cars affected: 740561
NHTSA campaign: 17V683000
Date of the problem: 30/10/2017

An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Total cars affected: 917106
NHTSA campaign: 22V119000
Date of the problem: 02/03/2022

An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total cars affected: 157796
NHTSA campaign: 23V707000
Date of the problem: 20/10/2023

Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 3
Rapex alert: A12/1019/18
Date of the problem: 27/07/2018

The plug connection for the positive battery cable may be defective. This could cause the vehicle electrics and the engine to fail while the vehicle is in motion.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 3
Rapex alert: A12/00039/20
Date of the problem: 17/01/2020

The connector of the positive battery cable on the front power distribution box may be damaged over the lifetime of the vehicle by vibrations and currents. This may lead to failure of the engine and of the vehicle’s electrical system, including headlights and occupant protection which will increase the risk of an accident and injuries to the occupants.