2021 BMW Z4 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 BMW Z4 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to braking assist, seat belt functionality, and fuel tank integrity based on recall data.
The 2021 BMW Z4 is subject to five recalls affecting various vehicle systems including the engine, seat belts, and fuel tank. These recalls address safety-related defects that could increase the risk of injury or crash. Dealers will provide repairs free of charge under each recall.
Recalls- Engine management software. NHTSA recall 21V598000 affects 50,024 vehicles. The engine start software may cause a loss of braking assist, although full mechanical braking still functions. This defect increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
- Seat belt retractors. NHTSA recall 21V554000 involves 21,537 vehicles. Passenger seat belt retractors may disengage early and fail to meet federal crash protection standards. This raises the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors if needed at no cost.
- Fuel tank weld failure. Under NHTSA recall 20V700000, 49 vehicles face a defect where the weld between fuel tank halves may fail. This can cause fuel leaks and raise the risk of fire if an ignition source is present. Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving these safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2021 BMW Z4 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
71610
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 BMW Z4
50024 vehicles affected
ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.
Risk: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 BMW Z4
21537 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
2021 BMW Z4
49 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Risk: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Complaints
No complaints found.