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2022 BMW Z4 Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 BMW Z4 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 BMW Z4. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 BMW Z4 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW Z4, describing incidents dated May 3, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11520301 · Filed
The contact owns a 2022 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V099000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Electrical System — Starter Assembly
Reported July 8, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Safety consequence
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V056.
Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire
NHTSA #26V056000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported January 30, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 87,394 vehicles
Repair completion: 32.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 27, 2026
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Safety consequence
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat
NHTSA #25V636000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Relay · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 199,674 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified February 6, 2026
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Safety consequence
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Windows May Close Without Key Present/FMVSS 118
NHTSA #23V099000 · Visibility — Power Window Devices and Controls · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,193 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 18, 2023
Defect description
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Safety consequence
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other BMW Z4 model years
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