2009 Bmw Z4 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Bmw Z4.

20082010
Complaints
26
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2009 Bmw Z4 Problems

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

#111 complaints

WHEELS

Avg mileage:17,316 mi
#24 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:63,000 mi
#32 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:54,600 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Bmw Z4.

WHEELS
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,316
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,600
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,000
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,516
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2009 Bmw Z4

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,208,040 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.

13V044000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
~516,791 affected

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

13V044000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
~516,791 affected

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

13V044000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~516,791 affected

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.

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