Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 BMW z4 has 2 recalls, 19 complaints.
2
Recalls
19
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V683000
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 ...
22V119000
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 X...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | This complaint is regarding a large number of 2008 BMW cars exhibiting the ABS failure light. Mine i... |
| Oct 4, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900... |
| Apr 28, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | IDLING IN GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AT A DRIVE THRU. CAR SUDDENLY TRIED TO ACCELERATE. PUT CAR... |
| Nov 24, 2019 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2008 BMW Z4. AFTER A WEEK OF OWNERSHIP THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. FAULT CODE POI... |
| Oct 30, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THE AIR BAG WARNING I... |
| Jul 1, 2019 | AIR BAGS | THE AIRBAG RED LIGHT ON DASH APPEARED AND STAYED ON,ALSO PASSENGER YELLOW AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON .TOO... |
| Aug 4, 2018 | AIR BAGS | DASHBOARD AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON - OBD SCAN INDICATES THE PASSENGER SEAT OC3 AIRBAG SENSOR MAT... |
| Jul 5, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V6... |
| Oct 1, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | A FAILED FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SEAT SENSOR MAT CAUSES THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AND THE PASSENGER A... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | 'THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A DEALER IN OCTOBER 2012, WITH ABOUT 30600 MILES;, CURRENT MILE... |
| May 7, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG LIGHT ON AT ALL TIMES ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. A SCAN OF THE VEHICLE SHOWS ... |
| Jan 17, 2016 | AIR BAGS | LIGHT INDICATING PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS DISABLED BEGAN COMING ON WHILE PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. WITHIN... |
| Dec 14, 2015 | STEERING | VERY ERRATIC STEERING. CROSSING THE CROWN OF A ROAD WILL PULL ONE WAY AND THEN QUICKLY PULL IN THE O... |
| Nov 8, 2014 | STEERING | JUST BOUGHT A USED 2008 Z4. CANNOT DRIVE STRAIGHT LINE, CAR GOES ALL OVER THE ROAD. STEERING HAS "ST... |
| Jun 17, 2013 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AFTER STARTING UP THE CAR (BUT DURING IGNITION, THE KEY SLIPPED IN MY FINGERS CAUSING A MISSED START... |
| Jan 1, 2013 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE TURNING ON A CONSTANT RADIUS CLOVER-LEAF ON-RAMP (RIGHT OR LEFT), A SUDDEN CHANGE IN STEERING ... |
| Jul 26, 2012 | STEERING | STEERING FAILURE WITH DTC FAILURE AND BRAKE YELLOW WARNING LIGHTS. MUST FIGHT WITH CAR TO DRIVE STR... |
| Aug 19, 2011 | WHEELS | ALL FOUR RIMS ARE BENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF-ROAD, NOR HAS THE VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED M... |