2012 BMW Z4 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 BMW Z4 has 4 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report delays in obtaining parts needed for recall repairs related to the engine cooling and electrical system. None of the complaints note actual failures or malfunctions, but owners express frustration with repair wait times.
Common Issues
- Recall repair delays. Owners received recall notifications for electrical and engine cooling system repairs but parts were unavailable for extended periods, preventing timely service.
The 7 recalls for the 2012 BMW Z4 affect various components including the steering system, brake vacuum system, and engine cooling electrical connectors. Several recalls address the risk of power steering or braking failure as well as electrical shorts that may increase fire hazards.
Recalls
- Power steering assist module. NHTSA recall 12V302000 affects 162 vehicles. Variations in electrical current may cause sudden loss of power steering assistance, increasing steering effort and crash risk. Dealers will replace the steering assistance module free of charge.
- Brake vacuum pump lubrication. NHTSA recall 13V454000 impacts 76,191 vehicles, including the 2012 Z4. Insufficient lubrication may cause vacuum pump failure, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk. BMW will modify vehicles to prevent this failure at no cost to owners.
- Brake vacuum pump expansion. NHTSA recall 14V627000 covers 8,988 vehicles as an expansion of recall 13V454000. It involves the same vacuum pump issue with a fix that includes installing a locking ring in the camshaft to secure the camshaft seal disk. Repairs are free.
- Engine cooling electrical connector. NHTSA recall 24V608000 involves 720,796 vehicles including the 2012 Z4. An electrical connector on the water pump may be improperly sealed, exposed to water, and short circuit, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect, replace components as needed, and install a protective shield free of charge.
Owners of the 2012 BMW Z4 with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney could help understand those rights.
2012 BMW Z4 Summary
2012
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
806137
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 BMW Z4
720796 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2012 BMW Z4
8988 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
2012 BMW Z4
76191 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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 and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
2012 BMW Z4
162 vehicles affected
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Risk: SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF A VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
2012 BMW Z4
ID: 2064031ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 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. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2012 BMW Z4
ID: 2064030ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2012 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. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2012 BMW Z4
ID: 2059495ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2012 BMW Z4
ID: 2059494ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2012 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.