Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 BMW z4 has 4 recalls, 413 complaints.
4
Recalls
413
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
03V032000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEVER...
04V182000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS...
03V214000
TIRES
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18" TIRES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TIRE HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS TO THE RIM.
04V247000
AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, INCOMPATIBLE ELECTRONIC AIR BAG SYSTEM PROCESSORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 BMW Z4 Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | STEERING | Steering is binding up, very hard to steer and control. Car starts out running fine after parked in ... |
| Sep 15, 2024 | STEERING | When outside temp is 80degrees or higher it becomes difficult to maintain the vehicle in the correct... |
| Apr 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dealer sold me a car and the next day the car no turn on engine and have a full leaking under |
| Sep 22, 2023 | STEERING | My girlfriend, [XXX] , purchased a used 2003 BMW z4 2.5i. It is pristine with 47K original miles. Al... |
| May 11, 2023 | STEERING | Upon starting the car, power steering does not work making car unmanueverable. |
| Apr 23, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the coolant warning light illuminated. The c... |
| Apr 8, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Sticky steering steering wheel hard to turn and stops intermittently when outside temperature is hot |
| Apr 1, 2023 | STEERING | The steering in this BMW Z4 gets "sticky" in warm or hot weather. It drives fine in cold weather. Th... |
| Jul 13, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. Couldn't get out of the car. Had to get assistance to get out of car..... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | STEERING | STICKY STEERING AFTER CAR WARMS UP. STEERS LIKE A BOAT. DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WINDING ROAD. |
| Apr 8, 2022 | STEERING | Car has 15,000 miles and always stored in climate controlled garage. Drove it today and within 1/2 m... |
| Jul 10, 2021 | STEERING | During very warm days in the summer the steering wheel tends to stick during turns. It requires extr... |
| May 25, 2021 | STEERING | On hot days the steering becomes sticky like there is a catch. It will also pull to one side or the... |
| Apr 10, 2021 | STEERING | I JUST PURCHASED Z4. DID NOT NOTICE ANY PROBLEM DURING TEST RIDE. ON MY WAY HOME DURING PURCHASE STE... |
| Apr 7, 2021 | STEERING | THE FIRST ISSUE IS THAT THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE MAKING... |
| Jun 20, 2020 | STEERING | I HAVE A 2003 Z4 WITH 25K MILES. THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEE... |
| Oct 8, 2019 | STEERING | WHEN THE CAR WARMS UP OR HAS BEEN IN THE WARM SUN THE STEERING STICKS. THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS ISSU... |
| Sep 1, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CONVERTIBLE TOP MOTOR IS PLACED IN A BAD LOCATION BY THE MANUFACTURER CAUSING ROOF PUMP MOTOR TO CEA... |
| Aug 15, 2019 | STEERING | AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE SUN FOR 4 HOURS, THE CAR WAS HARD TO STEER. THE STEERING WAS STICKY... |
| Aug 3, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. BMW SENT RECALL NOTICE FOR AIRBAG BEFORE EXPIRATION DATE. I CALLED BMW AND THEY GAV... |