Worst 2006 Bmw Z4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Bmw Z4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 55 | 1 | — | 50,254 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | — | — | 49,222 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | 2 | 57,973 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 60,343 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 58,350 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 44,783 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | 62,112 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 15 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 66,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2006 Bmw Z4
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,101,611 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Other Bmw Z4 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw Z4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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