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Model year

2023 BMW Z4

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (2)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (36)
Recall campaigns covering this model year23,745 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2023 BMW Z4 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2023 BMW Z4

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW Z4
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-821Dec 6, 2023Weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission…Powertrain552Part replacement
23V-099Feb 17, 2023When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be…Electrical system3,193Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 BMW Z4

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    36 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • B010324 May 6, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
      The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
    • B310126 Feb 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When driving over an uneven road surface, a “thumping” noise can be heard from the front axle. Seeattached video V 31 01 26. Under certain weather conditions, a “groaning” noise may be heard during steering movements
    • B320123 Aug 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
    • B320425 May 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      After prolonged straight-ahead driving (e.g. highway driving), there may be a temporary, slightly noticeable increase in steering forces when steering out of the steering wheel center position. This minimally noticeable increase in steering forces is percei…
    • B540225 Mar 27, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      While driving on an uneven road, a “clicking”sound is heard from the front bow/cowl panelarea of the convertible top.
    • B640125 Feb 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The customer may hear an intermittent “humming” or “foghorn” type sound in vehicle. It sounds like a lowhum that last for only a few seconds. This can occur with the engine operating or may be heard for up to one hour after engine shut down.
    • B540324 Jan 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The convertible top does not open or close.
    • B310223 Oct 31, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
    • B511219 Jul 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with one or more of thefollowing faults stored: 138207 - Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at warm ambient temperature 21B043 - Active cooling damper control (…
    • B650121 Jun 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
    • B360121 May 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • B810424 Apr 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certain vehicles with a Wireless Charging Tray installed may experience operation issues with ComfortAccess or remote functions.
    • B640422 Feb 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 recirculated airflap…
    • B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
    • B610524 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 âÃÂÓ âÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetâÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
    • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 how to handle âdisc…
    • B360121 Jan 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 acknowledgement (clunk…
    • B160123 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 scavenging air sy…
    • B840323 Dec 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 â“ 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called âÂÂWireless Charging TrayâÂÂ. Software in potenti…
    • MCAS4023 Sep 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
    • B511323 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ?The outer A-pillar trim panel (arrow) protrudes outward (circled) towards the cowl seal.
    • B840323 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • B630821 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 permitted short circui…
    • B630321 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
    • B160123 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 scavenging air sys…
    • B120323 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • B090221 Jun 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • B840323 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 potentially affe…
    • SIB610223 Feb 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Windshield Wiper.
    • SIB652021 Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Central information display.
    • SIB660823 Apr 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 customer KAFAS ca…
    • SIB120123 Apr 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
    • B651623 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
    • B610923 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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.
    • B320123 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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