2002 Bmw Z4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Equipment:electrical 2022-09-01 · B662419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-06-01 · B650709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-05-01 · B650709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Air Bags 2011-08-01 · SIB-65-75-06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe updated 9/30/11. *pe
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2011-07-01 · SIB-33-01-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-01-19 · Steering · 63,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z4. after the vehicle was purchased, the contact discovered that the power steering became difficult to control. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering was defective. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 63,000. …”
2014-09-28 · Steering · 90,000 mi“electronic power steering light came on while driving down the highway lost power assisted ability. steering wheel was difficult, back to the old manual days.. never thought to ask why..but vehicle always had a detent quirk since 2003..just thought it typical for how a sports car was designed. after checking others similar problems i guess i've bee…”
2013-06-19 · Wheels · 5,000 mi“but bought with less than 12,500 miles, they found turned unstable situation, has been unable to find what the reason, at times almost a major accident when driving, the tire does not feel sticky, but on the highway, the car is all over the place (like a drunk driver), the steering feels very loose, not too sensitive. if i do anything more than a s…”
2010-10-01 · Steering · 56,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z4. the contact stated that the steering wheel became very hard to handle while attempting to make a turn causing the vehicle to shift into the next lane. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the power steering electronic sensor failed. the manufacturer advised her that they were not aware of the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.