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2003 BMW Z4 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 BMW Z4 has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 BMW Z4

Steering
341
Airbags
22
Engine
8
Electrical
7
Powertrain
6
Structure
5
Fuel System
5
Speed Control
4
Other
3
Seat Belts
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 23, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the coolant warning light illuminated. The c...
Feb 14, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2003 BMW, Z4-CAR STARTED FINE, THEN IT SHUT OFF, TRIED TO RESTART AND WOULDN'T. HAD VEHICLE TOWED, ...
Sep 7, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGBMW Z4 ENGINE FAILURE. *TR
Sep 5, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND...
Feb 13, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *JB
Sep 12, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGINTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED ENGI...
Jul 17, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUM...
Jul 15, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2003 BMW Z-4 COMPUTER GLITCH THAT CAUSED THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY AND KI...

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