BMW Z4 owners have reported 17 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive equipment (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Adaptive Equipment problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems |
There is a strong chemical smell when the ac is turned on and the system is loosing refrigerant. There is a common issue on these cars of premature evaporative core corrosion. Read details...
Steering has a "notched" or "sticky" feel to it when traveling on highways at speeds around 50mph and higher. When the need to turn arises and the steering wheel "sticks" in the 'notch", it requires extra effort to get the wheel out of the notch, causing Read details...
Drivers door would not open. Couldn't get out of the car. Had to get assistance to get out of car. . Had car towed to BMW dealership. . The spent hours trying to get door open. They had to go down through the convertible top to remove the drivers seat in order to get panel off to remove parts to Read details...