Model year
2024 BMW Z4
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Z4 for 2024. Under the matched name Z4 M40I, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for Z4 M40I are ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 26–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,150, 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2024. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z4 M40I | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for Z4 M40I
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for Z4 M40I
1 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 for Z4 M40I
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 sDrive30i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Z4 M40i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
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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 2024 BMW Z4 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.