2007 Bmw Z4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (8) · Air Bags (5) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) 2022-03-02 · campaign 22V119000 · 917,106 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SA
Risk: 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.
Fix: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing ow
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) 2017-10-30 · campaign 17V683000 · 740,561 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: 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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (47)
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.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · 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 ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
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.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: 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
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-01 · B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
power reduction, fc2a82 intake vanos and/or fc2a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the ?service engine soon? (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. this situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. if theignition is cycled,
Showing the 6 most recent of 47 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-12-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2007 bmw z4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer …”
2022-04-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 9,200 mi“the contact owns a 2007 bmw z4. the contact stated that after driving in the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, he would become disoriented, experienced headaches, and blurred vision. upon inspection, it was discovered that the muffler welding material had deteriorated and was damaged. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to …”
2021-05-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 81,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 bmw z4. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and inspected under the hood and underneath the vehicle. the contact found no issues. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed back to …”
2019-01-16 · Air Bags · 108,000 mi“'airbags have never been deployed according to carfax history. i was commuting home, waiting at a stop light, when i heard a very loud pop. at first, i thought something had fallen on to my car because the dash did not explode. reveraling the airbag. i started to smell smoke coming from the passenger side and noticed that the airbag light was on. i…”
2018-11-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 115,000 mi“while in motion the vehicle accelerates for 2 to 3 seconds periodically on highway and in city. while in motion at low speed and when stationary after driving only a few miles the vehicle engine shuts down. while in motion at high speed the vehicle engine stutters badly but does not turn off. the ignition switch has to be tuned off and then on ag…”
2018-08-21 · Steering · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“case number [xxx] from fars 2012 database. car ran off right side of roadway while negotiating curve in road and hit a tree. sole-occupant driver perished in subsequent fire. six months before accident, victim reported that car "occasionally pops and/or squeaks when cornering" in request for service appointment with stevens creek bmw. pls note that…”
2018-08-14 · Steering · 3,600 mi“power steering is rigid at road speeds. dealer says it needs a $4400 steering esp unit. car dad 3700 miles not it. this is definitely a safety issue since car is difficult to control. …”
2018-04-30 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw z4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact called a local dealer (preston bmw, 7830 market st, boardman, oh 44512) and was advised that the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the manu…”
2018-03-05 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“2007 bmw z4. consumer writes in regards wife's impreza vehicle accident. claims of "inadvertent airbag deployment" caused by applying brakes in another consumers bmw x3 that was involved in accident. *smd the consumer was concerned about the bmws' airbags being able to deploy inadvertently. *js…”
2018-02-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw z4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. bmw of louisville (4 autocenter dr, louisville, ky) was cont…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.