2001 BMW Z8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 BMW Z8, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2001
- 2002
2 safety recalls for the 2001 BMW Z8
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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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 BMW Z8 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,386 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fuel gasoline odor inside car at all times before,during, and after driving. Unsafe health and fire hazard! BMW of las vegas, 702 871010 invoice 788613 09 july,18 returned my BMW z-8 to me in failed u”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 28, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 BMW z8. While driving various speeds, the contact was informed that the rear lights failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2016 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 BMW Z8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12 / 19 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.9 L |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW Z8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW Z8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW Z8 | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 BMW Z8 | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2001 BMW Z8
How do I know if my 2001 BMW Z8 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 BMW Z8; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 01V206000).
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.
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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.