2002 BMW Z4
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 414 |
| 2004 | 411 |
| 2005 | 191 |
| 2006 | 91 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
3 of 4 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the steering wheel became very hard to handle while attempting to make a turn causing the vehicle to shift into the next lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-01
Wheels
1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels.
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But bought with less than 12,500 miles, they found turned unstable situation, has been unable to find what the reason, at times almost a major accident when driving, the tire does not feel sticky, but on the highway, the car is all over the place...
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-19
Also filed under Power train and electronic stability control (esc)
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 BMW Z4 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2002 BMW Z4 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW Z4?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 BMW Z4 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.