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2023 BMW Z4 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2023 BMW Z4. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW Z4.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
3,193
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
36

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

23V821000

Date: 2023-12-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 (excerpt)

Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V099000

Date: 2023-02-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.

Defect: BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, (excerpt)

Consequence: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

36 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
EQUIPMENT7
STEERING6
STRUCTURE3
ENGINE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2

11032731

Date: 2026-05-06. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.

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.

11028921

Date: 2026-02-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.

When driving over an uneven road surface, a a thumpinga noise can be heard from the front axle. Seeattached video V 31 01 26. Under certain weather conditions, a a groaninga noise may be heard during steering movements

11021817

Date: 2025-08-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.

11018514

Date: 2025-05-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

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 perceived as a slight, brief resistance. After ov

11016441

Date: 2025-03-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

While driving on an uneven road, a a clickinga sound is heard from the front bow/cowl panelarea of the convertible top.

11014665

Date: 2025-02-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

The customer may hear an intermittent a humminga or a foghorna 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.

11013048

Date: 2025-01-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

The convertible top does not open or close.

11009555

Date: 2024-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.

When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.

11005449

Date: 2024-07-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

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 (AKKS), top: blockage at all ambient tempera

11002864

Date: 2024-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
Z40

Same model, other years

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Other BMW models, 2023

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