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2004 BMW Z4 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 12, 200404V182000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V182000
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Owner complaints by component411
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 378 | 92 |
| Air bags | 18 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“Twice this month, while operating the vehicle, the power steering completely stopped functioning, causing the vehicle to be almost uncontrollable. No prior warning light.”
- Steering
“Power steering wheel went out of power during a trip at about 70mph. Yellow light at the dashboard went ON then so, car became imposible to drive or so.”
- Steering
“Power steering stopped working.”
Other BMW Z4 model years
- 20082 recalls19 complaints
- 20072 recalls33 complaints
- 20062 recalls91 complaints
- 20050 recalls191 complaints
- 20041 recall411 complaints
- 20034 recalls414 complaints
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Other BMW models
- 2004 3 Series4 recalls554 complaints
- 2004 X55 recalls64 complaints
- 2004 5 Series6 recalls321 complaints
- 2004 X31 recall138 complaints
- 2004 7 Series4 recalls91 complaints
- 2004 M33 recalls31 complaints
- 2004 6 Series4 recalls14 complaints
- 2008 X69 recalls5 complaints
- 2013 X15 recalls102 complaints
- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
- 2008 1 Series8 recalls87 complaints
- 2014 4 Series6 recalls69 complaints
2004 BMW Z4 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 BMW Z4 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2004 BMW Z4. The most recent, 04V182000 (reported April 12, 2004), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 BMW Z4?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 378 complaints out of 411 filed with NHTSA (92%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 BMW Z4?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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