Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2006 BMW Z4.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
The convertible top failed 2011/30229 miles, still under cpo warranty. The dealership only topped off the hydraulic fluid and claimed no leak found. It failed again 2014/45809 miles. This time seals were replaced and hydraulic lines. Goodwill repair with 50% out of pocket. It failed again earlier this year 2018/62112 miles. This time I was quoted $2,938 to $3,658. I had it diagnosed in may and was waiting for an answer of the service manager about BMW assisting with the repair and had not heard back. I inquired again two days ago and got a reply that BMW would not pick up any of the repair cost. It appears that it was a slowly developing defect. Where would have the fluid have gone at the first repair? also doing some research turned up a lot of the same trouble for other owners. Apparently it is a design flaw. Water not draining because of clogging and consequently causing damage to the hydraulic system.
The vehicle was parked in a garage and set on fire, resulting in a house being burned down and the fatality of my father. The fire marshal's report was inconclusive as to how the fire started.