2013 BMW Z4
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2013 BMW Z4. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, the vehicle failed to reverse without warning upon depression of the accelerator pedal while in the reverse(R) position.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-11
Also filed under Air bags and service brakes, hydraulic
Structure
2 of 7 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Water leaked into floor from air conditioning evaporations pan.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-08
Air bags
2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 BMW Z4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator and "Passenger side seat belt not on" Indicator illuminated. When the passenger exited the vehicle, the indicators dimmed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-15
Service brakes
2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
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S10 appropriate handling - copy of an email to BMW regarding cracks in the wheel. *ld the consumer requested to be reimbursed for expenses incurred and new set of wheels.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-29
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2013-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-10-25 Loss of power assist braking
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2014-01-31Service brakes, hydraulic13V454000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014.
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2014-12-02Service brakes, hydraulic14V627000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1...
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014.
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2025-03-28Electrical system, engine and engine cooling24V608000 BMW of North America, LLC.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 BMW Z4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V454000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 14V627000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V608000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
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- Is the 2013 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 2013 BMW Z4?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 BMW Z4 have?
- 3 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.