2016 Bmw Z4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (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 (62)
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.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-02-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2016 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 manufacturer was not made …”
2024-08-22 · Unknown Or Other“the air conditioning system has a very very foul musty smell when you first start the vehicle after sitting for a few hours. it will go away after a few minutes, but the dealer nor repair shops can fix the issue. system was cleaned, new micro air filter was installed, but still have the musty odor. even the a/c drain was cleaned, all to no avail…”
2020-03-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 8,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw z4. the contact stated that while his wife was stopped and the brake pedal was depressed an unknown noise was heard as, the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front causing that vehicle to crashed into the vehicle ahead of it. there were no warning lights illuminated. the d…”
2016-09-22 · Seat Belts · 200 mi“about 20% of time, driver side seat belt jams, will not release from recess/retainer behind seat without using my hand for couple minutes to jiggle enough. no problem once i get it to release. then fits in connector and also releases ok. two local dealers unable to fix. one even replaced entire mechanism, still jams. manager said this model seems t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.