2007 BMW Z4 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 BMW Z4.

20062008
Complaints
42
per 10K Sold
41.6
US Sales
10,097
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
1
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 BMW Z4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:41,071 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#26 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:76,625 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 BMW Z4.

Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,071
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
76,625
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 BMW Z4

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,657,667 vehicles.

22V119000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)
~917,106 affected

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.

17V683000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)
~740,561 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

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2007 BMW Z4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 BMW Z4 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 BMW Z4 has 42 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 BMW Z4?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (10 complaints, avg 41,071 mi); Airbags (6 complaints, avg 76,625 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 BMW Z4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 54,404 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 BMW Z4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 BMW Z4 include 5 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,657,667 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 BMW Z4?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW Z4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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