2009 BMW Z4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 BMW Z4
The 2009 BMW Z4 has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (11 complaints), Engine (4 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 BMW Z4
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2009 BMW Z4, potentially affecting up to 3,208,235 vehicles.
Recall 22V119000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
| 917,106 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 17V683000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
| 740,561 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V044000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 516,791 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February...
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at...
View full details →Recall 13V044000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 516,791 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February...
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at...
View full details →Recall 13V044000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 516,791 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February...
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at...
View full details →Recall 09V327000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 195 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 Z4 30I AND 35I VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 10 AND MARCH 19, 2009. A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTOR IN A BELT TENSIONER WIRING PLUG MAY LEAD TO INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.
Consequence: INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE IN THAT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER TO FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INCREASED INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 BMW Z4
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW Z4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The airbag sensor in my passenger seat has failed. I have been quoted approximately $2000 to repair this. However researching online I see BMW Service Bulletin SB-[XXX] which indicates this may be a widespread problem? [XXX] I am concerned to take passengers in the vehicle as I do not know if the airbags will deploy, or deploy at the wrong "rate" based on my understanding of how the sensors work. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The airbag sensor in my passenger seat has failed. I have been quoted approximately $2000 to repair this. However researching online I see BMW Service Bulletin SB-[XXX] which indicates this may be a widespread problem? [XXX] I am concerned to take passengers in the vehicle as I do not know if the airbags will deploy, or deploy at the wrong "rate" based on my understanding of how the sensors work. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Drivers side seat belt frayed at the point where it comes out of the vehicle when I am seated and buckled in. This is nearly impossible for me to see and I only saw it by chance pulling the seat belt out for some incidental reason. I am unclear how long it had been like this. Otherwise this defect is completely hidden as it disappears into the vehicle when I unbuckle.
THE SEAT BELT IS FRAYING AT THE POINT WHERE IT MOST COMMONLY RESTS AGAINST THE CHASSIS WHILE I AM WEARING IT. IT SEEMS TO BE RUBBING AGAINST THE CAR CAUSING IT TO FRAY. I ONLY NOTICED IT BY CHANCE, AS IT IS NOT A COMMON SPOT TO LOOK AT WHILE SEATED IN THE VEHICLE.
EBRAKE FAILURE. I WENT ON THE Z4 FORUM AND MANY PEOPLE REPORT THIS SAME ISSUE OF THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE / EMERGENCY BRAKE SIMPLY FAILING TO WORK.
Safety Rating for the 2009 BMW Z4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 BMW Z4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 BMW Z4
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 BMW Z4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B511615 — ENGINE
"Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. Vehicles at ports of entry will be remedied prior to dealer delivery. On affected vehicles, there is an incorrect label regarding the appropriate engine oil. Affected vehicles can...
B840215 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Cannot Update Bluetooth Software (KISU Data). The vehicle does not accept the KISU (Customer Initiated Software Update) software update.
540414 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Delivery Stop: Wiring Harness Sensor Rear Module. A Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2014 model year E89 vehicles produced from March 26, 2014 through April 01, 2014. These vehicles may be faulty with the routing of the micro switch connector for the retractable hard top. Affected vehicles in...
540414 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Delivery Stop: Wiring Harness Sensor Rear Module. A Delivery Stop has been issued on certain 2014 model year E89 vehicles produced from March 26, 2014 through April 01, 2014. These vehicles may be faulty with the routing of the micro switch connector for the retractable hard top. Affected vehicles in...
SIB-01-02-12 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN EMISSIONS WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS/82,00 MILES ON ENGINE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE. MODELS 2008-2010 E60, E61, E71, E82, E88, AND 2009-2010 E89, AND 2007-2010 E90, E92, E93. *PE
SIB-01-02-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AN EMISSIONS WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8 YEARS/82,00 MILES ON ENGINE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE. MODELS 2008-2010 E60, E61, E71, E82, E88, AND 2009-2010 E89, AND 2007-2010 E90, E92, E93. *PE
125506 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
N54: Diagnosis for DME FC 29DC/29F2/2FBF and Extended High-pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) Warranty Coverage.
SIB-16-09-10 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW: WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A WHISTLING OR HOWL NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. *RM
SIB-16-09-10 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BMW: WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A WHISTLING OR HOWL NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 BMW Z4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW Z4
- 2004 BMW Z4 — 443 complaints
- 2005 BMW Z4 — 204 complaints
- 2006 BMW Z4 — 107 complaints
- 2007 BMW Z4 — 42 complaints
- 2008 BMW Z4 — 27 complaints
- 2009 BMW Z4 (current)
- 2010 BMW Z4 — 9 complaints
- 2011 BMW Z4 — 55 complaints
- 2012 BMW Z4 — 7 complaints
- 2013 BMW Z4 — 12 complaints
- 2014 BMW Z4 — 10 complaints