BMW Z8 owners have reported 1 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's cooling fan (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cooling Fan problems |
After driving 7 miles, with no warning indicator lights or high temperature registering on a gauge, a fire started in the fan area and burned through the cowling above the radiator. The flame was extinguished with water after the cowling was destroyed.