2007 BMW Z4
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 33 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
33% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing electric power assist system.
Show complaint excerpts
Case number [xxx] from fars 2012 database. Car ran off right side of roadway while negotiating curve in road and hit a tree. Sole-occupant driver perished in subsequent fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-21
A tractor trailer hit my car, a BMW Z4 convertible, ct license plate, in the rear left, as I was moving slowly with traffic just before the overpass, right before I hit the tappanzee bridge as I was heading to nj on Friday, August 1ST, 2014,...
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-04
Also filed under Structure and wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 BMW Z4. While driving various speeds, the vehicle veers left and right sporadically. When he applies pressure to the brakes, the vehicle will abruptly pull to the left or right.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-12
Air bags
18% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
2007 BMW Z4. Consumer writes in regards wife's impreza vehicle accident. Claims of "Inadvertent airbag deployment" Caused by applying brakes in another consumers BMW X3 that was involved in accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-05
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
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Mini cooper made by BMW. Trouble light appears. Engine switches to low power. Can happen at freeway speeds without notice. Less than 100 miles on car at first incident. At first dealer service, dealer suggested in might be brand of gasoline.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-13
Engine
12% · 4 reportsElectrical system
12% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The wiring harness under the dash spontaneously ignited while I was driving. The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher, but re-ignited two more times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-07
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-06-18Engine and engine cooling17V683000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018.
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2022-07-22Engine and engine cooling22V119000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan...
Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 BMW Z4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V683000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 22V119000 · Engine and engine cooling
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- Is the 2007 BMW Z4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 BMW Z4 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW Z4?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 BMW Z4 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.