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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2016 BMW Z4 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 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 |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 13, 202424V608000 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system pumpAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V608000
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Owner complaints by component4
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 25 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 25 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 25 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 25 |
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
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Unknown or other
“The air conditioning system has a very very foul musty smell when you first start the vehicle after sitting for a few hours. It will go away after a few minutes, but the dealer nor repair shops can fix the issue.”
- Vehicle speed control
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw z4. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped and the brake pedal was depressed an unknown noise was heard as, the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into the rear of…”
Other BMW Z4 model years
- 20206 recalls5 complaints
- 20196 recalls5 complaints
- 20161 recall4 complaints
- 20151 recall5 complaints
- 20143 recalls7 complaints
- 20133 recalls7 complaints
- 20124 recalls5 complaints
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Other BMW models
- 2016 3 Series6 recalls106 complaints
- 2016 X55 recalls74 complaints
- 2016 5 Series7 recalls83 complaints
- 2016 X35 recalls82 complaints
- 2016 7 Series1 recall25 complaints
- 2016 X61 recall9 complaints
- 2016 X14 recalls163 complaints
- 2016 M33 recalls5 complaints
- 2016 4 Series1 recall56 complaints
- 2016 X42 recalls10 complaints
- 2016 2 Series1 recall26 complaints
- 2016 i32 recalls33 complaints
2016 BMW Z4 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW Z4 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 BMW Z4. The most recent, 24V608000 (reported August 13, 2024), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 BMW Z4?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 4 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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.
Check a specific BMW by VIN
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