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2007 BMW Z4

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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33Owner complaints

Model-year median: 7

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Steering
11Air Bags
6Engine And Engine Cooling
6Electrical System
4Engine
4
All reported categories
Exterior Lighting
2Suspension
2Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Power Train
1Service Brakes
1Structure
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

27 reports with mileage · 6 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports2 fire reports1 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

4 reports
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52,000 miles · Jul 16, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper

LOW BATTERY SITUATION OVER THE WINTER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO "TRANSPORT MODE" WHERE THE AC, DEFROSTER, AND FAN SPEED WILL NOT WORK. THIS CREATES A HAZARDOUS VISIBILITY SITUATION DUE TO THE DEFROSTER NOT WORKING. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE TRANSPORT MODE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DISABLED WHEN THE CAR IS DELIVERED TO THE US BUT S…

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LOW BATTERY SITUATION OVER THE WINTER CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO "TRANSPORT MODE" WHERE THE AC, DEFROSTER, AND FAN SPEED WILL NOT WORK. THIS CREATES A HAZARDOUS VISIBILITY SITUATION DUE TO THE DEFROSTER NOT WORKING. AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THE TRANSPORT MODE IS SUPPOSED TO BE DISABLED WHEN THE CAR IS DELIVERED TO THE US BUT SOME DEALERS MISTAKENLY TURN IT OFF RATHER THAN DISABLE IT. TO DISABLE IT YOU MUST RETURN IT TO THE DEALER AND PAY FOR A HIGH SERVICE VISIT FOR A FEW MOMENTS OF PROGRAMMING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10611040

7,800 miles · Apr 29, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,800.

NHTSA ODI #10585432

41,000 miles · Oct 17, 2012
Electrical SystemSteering

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL TENDS TO STICK, FORCE IS NEEDED TO STEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OR TO EVEN KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. ONCE YOU START TURNING IT SEEMS TO FEEL NORMAL UNTIL YOU START TO MOVE THE WHEEL BACK TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THEN YOU REALIZE THE WHEEL IS NOW STUCK IN THIS POSITION. IT USUALLY TAKES QUIT…

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WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL TENDS TO STICK, FORCE IS NEEDED TO STEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OR TO EVEN KEEP IT GOING STRAIGHT. ONCE YOU START TURNING IT SEEMS TO FEEL NORMAL UNTIL YOU START TO MOVE THE WHEEL BACK TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THEN YOU REALIZE THE WHEEL IS NOW STUCK IN THIS POSITION. IT USUALLY TAKES QUITE A TUG TO GET IT MOVING AGAIN! IT APPEARS TO BE GETTING MORE EXTREME AND REQUIRING MORE FORCE TO MOVE THE WHEEL. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT IT STEERED A LITTLE DIFFERENT, I JUST FIGURED IT WAS A BMW THING AND IT BEING A SMALLER CAR THAT WAS CAUSING IT TO HANDLE THIS WAY!! I DON'T THINK THAT ANY MORE! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10480876

13,000 miles · Jul 7, 2008
Electrical SystemFire

THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH SPONTANEOUSLY IGNITED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, BUT RE-IGNITED TWO MORE TIMES. IT DIDN'T STOP RE-IGNITING UNTIL THE BATTERY WIRES WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY TERMINALS. POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPT WERE CALLED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10233468

Official recalls

2

22V119000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)

Mar 2, 2022

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 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

17V683000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)

Oct 30, 2017

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 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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