Bmw Z4 electrical problems
63 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
1,280 owner complaints analyzed
29 distinct recall campaigns
45,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,090 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
63 of 1,280 complaints match this topic (4.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10093819 · 2004-10-08 (October 8, 2004)
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT) EASILY CHIPS/BREAKS THAT WOULD ALLOW WATER FROM RAIN OR WASHING TO SIP INTO THE REAR COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE BATTERY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ARE LOCATED. WATER COULD SHORT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CAUSE A FIRE, OR STALL THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. BROKEN THIRD BRAKE LIGHT INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AND DISCUSSED IN BWM INTERNET FORUMS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093819 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291919 · 2009-11-12 (November 12, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW Z4. AFTER HE REPLACED THE BATTERY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SINCE HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL #08V384000 ( AIR BAGS: FRONTAL), HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1,500.00 FOR THE REPAIR. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291919 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10342517 · 2010-07-11 (July 11, 2010)
WHEN MY 2003 BMW Z4 IS LEFT OUT IN THE SUN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, IT IS VERY HARD TO DRIVE AND ALMOST NON-RESPONSIVE. ADDITIONALLY AT TIMES THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHT WILL COME ON, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL (AND THE SHUTOFF OF OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE CAR). THIS TYPICALLY IS ONLY FOR A FEW SECONDS, HOWEVER THAT CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 73,727 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342517 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10433599 · 2011-10-30 (October 30, 2011)
1.VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE; UNABLE TO MAINTAIN STEERING OR KEEP VEHICLE ON THE ROAD SAFELY. 2.VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 3.MANUAL GEAR BOX; SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS NOT SMOOTH, NOT ENGAGING SMOOTHLY 4.WATER LEAKING INSIDE OF VEHICLE TRUNK AND REAR SEAT AREAS. VEHICLE TRUNK AREA WAS SATURATED WITH WATER AFTER RAINING; FILLING WATER OVER THE BATTERY BOX AND CARPETS, SHORTING OUT ELECTRONICS. 5.OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE; PLASTIC COMPONENTS EARLY DETERIORATION; FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER AREA BLACK PLASTIC COWL AND ANTENNA. INSIDE OF VEHICLE BLACK PLA…
Owner-reported narrative. 43,730 miles reported. Look up ODI 10433599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10553596 · 2013-11-24 (November 24, 2013)
THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO CENTER WITHOUT CONSIDERABLE ASSISTANCE. THE PROBLEM IS DEFINITELY WORSE WHEN CAR IS "WARMED UP" AND IS ALSO WORSENED BY INCREASED OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN. MY DEALER CHARGED ME $104.00 FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND TOLD ME TO KEEP THE BATTERY CHARGED. THIS HAS HAD NE EFFECT ON THE PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10553596 at NHTSA ↗