2011 BMW Z4 engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 BMW Z4 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“October, 9, 2024 BMW USA Customer Relations, Recall Services Ms. Ikevia, Thank you following up. My 2021 claim regarding the 2011 BMW Z4 Vanos Bolts recall has been pending since April, 2021. My Z4 almost destroyed itself, after having been left off your recall list. December, 2023 BMW USA provided…”
filed Oct 9, 2024
“I have written to you previously to advise of repeated engine issues with my vehicle, a 2011 BMW Z4. I also included invoices of work that was done over time to correct a likely Engineering flaw that caused excessive fuel injector failure. In 2021, there was a 10 year extended warranty to replace…”
filed Jul 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment…Campaign 23V707000 · Oct 20, 2023
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 22V119000 · Mar 2, 2022
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft…Campaign 14V176000 · Apr 10, 2014
Engine problems in other Z4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Z4 | 4 | 18% |
| 2008 Z4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 Z4 | 4 | 12% |
| 2006 Z4 | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 Z4 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Z4 | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW Z4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.