Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 BMW Z4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 BMW Z4 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V636000 Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V598000 Loss of Braking Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V516000 Horizontal Headlamp Adjustment Possible/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V355000 Steering Gear Tie Rods May Become Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V732000 Counterbalance Shaft May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V684000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 BMW Z4 has multiple recalls affecting critical systems such as the engine, steering, and electricals. While complaint counts are relatively low, the severity of potential failures and associated repair costs could overwhelm owners, leading to below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine starter relay | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| tie rod assembly | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| counterbalance shaft | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | rare |
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 replacement
- air filter replacement
- spark plug replacement
- coolant flush
- tire rotations
- battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- loss of braking assist
- overheated starter relay
- broken tie rod
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 BMW Z4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.