Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 BMW Z4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 BMW Z4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 411 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V182000 BMW/ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP VAPOR LOCK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 378 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
Of the 411 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 BMW Z4 exhibits a below-average reliability with a high number of steering complaints and a recall related to the fuel system. The limited number of complaints in other areas suggests that severe issues are somewhat isolated but not uncommon, especially for the steering system.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Unknown | $800–$2,000 | very common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Electrical System | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid change
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system check
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering noise or stiffness
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical faults
- Fuel system issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 BMW Z4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.