2011 BMW Z4 Parking Brake Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Parking Brake Issues in the 2011 BMW Z4
1 parking brake complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW Z4. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Parking Brake Complaints
THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED WITH AN AMBER INDICATOR SHOWING ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN STARTING THE CAR. HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR (6SP) AND THEN GET OUT AND CHOCK THE WHEELS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING DOWN HILL. INDEPENDANT REPAIR STATION INFORMED ME THERE WAS AN ERROR CODE - 6017 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR DFA_EMF IN THE PARKING BRAKE MODULE. THIS ERROR IS IN FACT A BUG IN THE SOFTWARE AND REQUIRED A NEW VERION OF CODE TO BE LOADED AT THE BMW DEALER FOR A COST OF $430. BMW HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM SINCE AT LEAST 2013 AND HAS NOT ISSUED A NOTICE OR RECALL. THIS ISSUE AFFECTING HUNDREDS OF BMWS NEEDS TO BE INVESIGATED DUE TO THE OBVIOUS SAFTEY CONCERNS.
Other 2011 BMW Z4 Problem Areas
Steering
11 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint