There have been 3 safety recalls for the BMW Z3. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW Z3.
The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential and if a bolt were to completely work loose from its mount, lockup of the rear axle could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 BMW Z3 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear axle differential may contain ring gear bolts that were incorrectly torqued during assembly. The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this occured while the engine was running, the engine could stop. Also, if the vehicle were being operated at night, the lighting system could shut off, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 BMW Z3 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The nut that secures the main positive cable to the positive battery terminal clamp was not tightened properly, allowing the cable to loosen over time. If this occurred, the cable could ultimately loosen to the point where electrical continuity could be ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 BMW 318I, 1993 BMW 318I, 1994 BMW 318I, 1995 BMW 318I, 1996 BMW 318I, 1997 BMW 318I, 1994 BMW 318IC, 1995 BMW 318IC, 1996 BMW 318IC, 1997 BMW 318IC, 1992 BMW 318IS, 1993 BMW 318IS, 1994 BMW 318IS, 1995 BMW 318IS, 1996 BMW 318IS, 1997 BMW 318IS, 1995 BMW 318TI, 1996 BMW 318TI, 1997 BMW 318TI, 1992 BMW 325I, 1993 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325I, 1995 BMW 325I, 1994 BMW 325IC, 1995 BMW 325IC, 1992 BMW 325IS, 1993 BMW 325IS, 1994 BMW 325IS, 1995 BMW 325IS, 1989 BMW 525I, 1990 BMW 525I, 1991 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525I, 1993 BMW 525I, 1994 BMW 525I, 1995 BMW 525I, 1992 BMW 525IT, 1993 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 525IT, 1995 BMW 525IT, 1994 BMW 530I, 1995 BMW 530I, 1994 BMW 530IT, 1995 BMW 530IT, 1994 BMW 540I, 1995 BMW 540I, 1993 BMW 740I, 1994 BMW 740I, 1995 BMW 740I, 1996 BMW 740I, 1997 BMW 740I, 1994 BMW 840CI, 1995 BMW 840CI, 1996 BMW 840CI, 1997 BMW 840CI, 1995 BMW M3, 1996 BMW M3, 1997 BMW M3, 1996 BMW Z3, 1997 BMW Z3 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 7, 1999 | Power Train:driveline:differential Unit | 36 |
| Nov. 3, 1998 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 1,000 |
| Aug. 19, 1997 | Vehicle Speed Control | 410,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1999 BMW Z3 | 2 |
| 1997 BMW Z3 | 1 |
| 1996 BMW Z3 | 1 |