Buying a used 2019 BMW Z4? Check these 6 recalls first
The standout is a starter relay fire risk carrying a park-outside advisory until it's repaired — the only such flag in this group. Also listed: an engine balance shaft that can come loose, a steering tie rod that can break, and loss of power brake assist, both shared with the Toyota Supra. Just five unverified owner complaints are on file, touching engine, electrical, steering and air bags, including one crash.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for documentation that the starter relay fire recall was completed.
- Confirm the tie rod, brake assist and balance shaft recalls were performed.
- Check headlight aim and backup camera operation before buying.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 BMW Z4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW X3, X4 and Z4 starter relay fire risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| BMW Z4 engine balance shaft may come loose | Engine | high |
| BMW and Toyota Supra steering tie rod can break | Steering | high |
| BMW and Toyota Supra lose power brake assist | Engine | high |
| BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra headlights can be misaimed | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| BMW and Toyota Supra backup camera picture can vanish | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
5 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |