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2004 BMW Z4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2004 BMW Z4, and owners have filed 411 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
411
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–21
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2004 BMW Z4

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 04V182000 Reported 13,769 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    On certain passenger vehicles, under certain environmental conditions, a vapor lock in the fuel pump could occur causing the engine to stall. If this were to happen, the engine would not be able to be restarted for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a resistor in the electrical line powering the fuel pump in order to prevent an occurrence of vapor lock. The recall began may 11, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

411 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 BMW Z4 have filed 411 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,550 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 74 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Twice this month, while operating the vehicle, the power steering completely stopped functioning, causing the vehicle to be almost uncontrollable. No prior warning light. When I purchased the vehicle”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 9, 2025 · Steering

“Power steering wheel went out of power during a trip at about 70mph. Yellow light at the dashboard went ON then so, car became imposible to drive or so.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2025 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2004 BMW Z4 (Z4 Roadster). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–21 mpg
City / Highway17–18 / 25–27
FuelPremium
EPA classTwo Seaters
Engine6 cyl, 2.5/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Automatic (S6); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare BMW Z4 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW Z4 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 BMW Z404
2003 BMW Z44414
2004 BMW Z41411
2005 BMW Z40190
2006 BMW Z4291
2007 BMW Z4233
2008 BMW Z4219
2009 BMW Z4422
2010 BMW Z4510
2011 BMW Z4646
2012 BMW Z445
2013 BMW Z437
2014 BMW Z437
2015 BMW Z415
2016 BMW Z414
2019 BMW Z465
2020 BMW Z465
2021 BMW Z451
2022 BMW Z431
2023 BMW Z420
2025 BMW Z401

Checking a specific 2004 BMW Z4

How do I know if my 2004 BMW Z4 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 BMW Z4; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V182000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.