2015 Bmw Z4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Power Train (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring:connectors/Plugs/Receptacles 2024-08-13 · campaign 24V608000 · 720,796 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (79)
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.
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.
Lane Departure 2022-09-01 · B662719 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the lane change warning (lcw) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors does not illuminate to alert the driver when it should.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-10-01 · B110317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for the above-referenced vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
Power Train:driveline:chain/Belt 2021-09-01 · B110221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
with the court's final approval, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: gelis, et al. v. bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft and bmw of north america, llc.
Power Train 2021-09-01 · B110317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-02 · Engine“my 2015 bmw z4 vehicle has a coolant pump safety recall. it reportedly could cause a short circuit and thermal event or fire. i bought the vehicle while living elsewhere and am now in a small community with 4 major automobile dealers but not bmw. the nearest bmw dealer is about 220 miles away. i contacted that dealer. the service rep said it is 1.5…”
2025-06-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2015 bmw z4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of t…”
2025-03-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2015 bmw z4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of t…”
2018-07-15 · Exterior Lighting · 21,000 mi“headlights are pointing directly at the ground within 15-20 feet of the front of the car. driving at night is almost impossible without the high beams lit. this is a safety hazard as you cannot see far enough down the road to avoid obstacles. this was corrected previously and through normal operation the aiming adjust sensor in the rear keeps flipp…”
2015-03-11 · Power Train · 1,424 mi“i had a very frightening transmission malfunction on saturday, march 7 in my 2015 z4 (three months old). i was heading down a slope into a parking lot and stopped to pick up a ticket at the kiosk. the car was in drive and my foot was on the brake. once i got the ticket, i took my foot off the brake and the car started driving backwards! i stopped …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.