2002 Bmw Z8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (1) · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Air Bags:frontal 2010-08-01 · SIB-65-24-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: operating description of the passenger airbag status light. *rm
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-01 · SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Engine And Engine Cooling 2010-06-01 · SI B12 12 10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rm
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System 2010-06-01 · SIB-32-04-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2009-12-01 · SIB-16-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. in some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is
Equipment:electrical 2001-12-01 · 841301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a condition may exist where the cpt 8000 telephone will not clip into the cradle located in the center armrest. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-09-07 · Exterior Lighting“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z8. the contact stated that the tail lights failed intermittently several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tail lights needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.…”
2016-09-06 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · 23,400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z8. while stationary, the tail lights illuminated intermittently and were not steady. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 23,400. updated 10/21/16*lj the light bulbs were replaced. *js…”
2006-01-29 · Structure:frame And Members · 3,700 mi“this entire model run of this high performance car is now exhibiting significant flexing and weakening of the aluminum frame due to a design failure. this is causing the chassis to bend at the area of the shock tower crowns, and change the alignment of the car. aluminum chassis can not be fixed, they have to be replaced. the cost of this design fla…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.