Model year
2015 BMW Z4
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 5 complaints for the 2015 BMW Z4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (2), ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$4,350, 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
24V608000 · Aug 13, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i,…
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sdrive28I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Sdrive35I C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Sdrive35IS C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive28i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Z4 sDrive28i · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Z4 sDrive35i · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Z4 sDrive35is · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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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 2015 BMW Z4 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.