Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 BMW z4 has 4 recalls, 22 complaints.
4
Recalls
22
Complaints
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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 ...
13V044000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Seri...
09V327000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 Z4 30I AND 35I VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 10 AND MARCH 19, 2009. A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTOR IN A B...
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...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2009 BMW z4.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The airbag sensor in my passenger seat has failed. I have been quoted approximately $2000 to repair ... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | SEAT BELTS | Drivers side seat belt frayed at the point where it comes out of the vehicle when I am seated and bu... |
| Aug 30, 2020 | SEAT BELTS | THE SEAT BELT IS FRAYING AT THE POINT WHERE IT MOST COMMONLY RESTS AGAINST THE CHASSIS WHILE I AM WE... |
| Dec 30, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V6... |
| Nov 8, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V6... |
| Jul 8, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY STALLED AND SHUTDOWN WHILE IN MOVEMENT WITH POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ACCIDENT. VEHICLE... |
| Dec 13, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | EBRAKE FAILURE. I WENT ON THE Z4 FORUM AND MANY PEOPLE REPORT THIS SAME ISSUE OF THE ELECTRONIC PAR... |
| Oct 31, 2015 | WHEELS | WHEELS DEVELOPED CRACKS AND AIR WAS LEAKING. |
| Jun 2, 2014 | WHEELS | REAR WHEELS ON BMW Z4 CRACKED DURING NORMAL ROAD USAGE. BOTH CRACKED WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER. T... |
| May 24, 2014 | ENGINE | THE CAR HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIME WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IN SOME INSTANCES I DID NOT HAVE TO COME T... |
| Apr 22, 2014 | WHEELS | WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR ONE MORNING THE SENSOR WENT OFF LETTING ME KNOW THAT I HAD A LOW TIRE PRESSUR... |
| Dec 30, 2013 | WHEELS | ALUMINUM WHEEL (STYLE 296) CRACK ON THE INSIDE BEAD. CAR HAS 22,000 MILES ON 1/23/14 AND 3 WHEELS C... |
| Jul 18, 2013 | WHEELS | I HAD A SLOW TIRE LEAK SO I TOOK MY CAR IN TO GET CHECKED. TURNS OUT MY 2 REAR WHEELS ARE CRACKED.TH... |
| Aug 20, 2012 | WHEELS | BOTH REAR WHEELS DEVELOPED CRACKS. THESE WERE 19 INCH BMW STYLE 296 WHEELS WITH RUN-FLAT TIRES. *T... |
| Aug 20, 2012 | WHEELS | THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS WHEEL STYLE "296" A 19" OPTIONAL ALLOY WHEEL PACKAGE FOR E89 BMW Z4. BMW PART N... |
| Jul 2, 2012 | WHEELS | I HAD TWO OF THESE RIMS BEND AND CRACK ( MODEL 296) I HAD THE RIM AND TIRE WARRANTY THAT I PAID EXT... |
| May 11, 2012 | STEERING,WHEELS | MY REAR RIMS HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN QUICK LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE AND IN SOM... |
| Jan 20, 2012 | WHEELS | THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS WHEEL STYLE "296" A 19" OPTIONAL ALLOY WHEEL PACKAGE FOR E89 BMW Z4. BMW PART N... |
| Sep 1, 2011 | WHEELS | THIS PROBLEM AFFECTS WHEEL STYLE "296" A 19" OPTIONAL ALLOY WHEEL PACKAGE FOR E89 BMW Z4. BMW PART N... |
| Aug 26, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW Z4 CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-20 MPH WHEN... |