BMW Z4 problems and complaints, 2010 to 2011

56 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recalls across 2 model years, 2010 to 2011. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

56complaints
6recalls
1reported crashes
0reported fires
0reported injuries

Which BMW Z4 years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the BMW Z4, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2011	46	6	1	0	Few red flags	Engine
2010	10	5	0	0	Few red flags	Engine

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 56 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain21 (38%)
Steering, suspension & tires19 (34%)
Brakes6 (11%)
Other systems6 (11%)
Electrical & infotainment4 (7%)

Recalls (6)

Engine · 23V707000 · Oct 2023 · model years 2010, 2011
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 22V119000 · Mar 2022 · model years 2010, 2011
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 · 17V683000 · Oct 2017 · model years 2010, 2011
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.
Transmission · 17V067000 · Feb 2017 · model year 2011
If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 14V176000 · Apr 2014 · model years 2010, 2011
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 13V044000 · Feb 2013 · model years 2010, 2011
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.