2016 BMW Z4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 BMW Z4, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 BMW Z4
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Connectors/plugs/receptacles (electrical system) and pump (engine and engine cooling)
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…
Remedy: 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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 BMW Z4 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,100 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 19, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling
“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 fi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2024 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 BMW Z4 (Z4 sDrive28i, Z4 sDrive35i, Z4 sDrive35is). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–22 / 23–33 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW Z4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW Z4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 BMW Z4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 BMW Z4 | 4 | 414 |
| 2004 BMW Z4 | 1 | 411 |
| 2005 BMW Z4 | 0 | 190 |
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2 | 91 |
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2 | 33 |
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 2 | 19 |
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 4 | 22 |
| 2010 BMW Z4 | 5 | 10 |
| 2011 BMW Z4 | 6 | 46 |
| 2012 BMW Z4 | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 BMW Z4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 BMW Z4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 BMW Z4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 BMW Z4 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 BMW Z4 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020 BMW Z4 | 6 | 5 |
| 2021 BMW Z4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW Z4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 BMW Z4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW Z4 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 BMW Z4
How do I know if my 2016 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 2016 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 24V608000).
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
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
- 335I810 complaints
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.