Model year
2007 BMW Z4
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 33 complaints for the 2007 BMW Z4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (10), AIR BAGS (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 414 complaints
- 2004 411 complaints
- 2005 191 complaints
- 2006 91 complaints
- 2007 33 complaints
- 2008 19 complaints
- 2009 22 complaints
- 2010 10 complaints
- 2011 46 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 7 complaints
- 2014 7 complaints
- 2015 5 complaints
- 2016 4 complaints
- 2019 5 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 1 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 1 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
22V119000 · Mar 2, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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…
17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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…
Complaints
33 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 2, injury field 1, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 3.0i · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0i · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Z4 3.0si · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0si · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Z4 Coupe · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Z4 Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Z4 M Coupe · 3.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Z4 M Roadster · 3.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 BMW Z4 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.