2002 BMW Z8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 BMW Z8
The 2002 BMW Z8 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingtail Lights (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 BMW Z8
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW Z8. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 BMW Z8
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW Z8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW Z8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW Z8. WHILE STATIONARY, THE TAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND WERE NOT STEADY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,400. UPDATED 10/21/16*LJ THE LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED. *JS
THIS ENTIRE MODEL RUN OF THIS HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR IS NOW EXHIBITING SIGNIFICANT FLEXING AND WEAKENING OF THE ALUMINUM FRAME DUE TO A DESIGN FAILURE. THIS IS CAUSING THE CHASSIS TO BEND AT THE AREA OF THE SHOCK TOWER CROWNS, AND CHANGE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE CAR. ALUMINUM CHASSIS CAN NOT BE FIXED, THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE COST OF THIS DESIGN FLAW IS AROUND $80,000 PER CAR ONCE THE CHASSIS GIVES WAY. YOU CAN SEE A FULL REVIEW OF THE PROBLEM HERE: HTTP://WWW.BMWZ8.US/VBB/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=400&REFERRERID=2. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 BMW Z8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 BMW Z8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 BMW Z8
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 BMW Z8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
841301 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE CPT 8000 TELEPHONE WILL NOT CLIP INTO THE CRADLE LOCATED IN THE CENTER ARMREST. *TT
841101 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUBJECT REGARDING STANDARD CPT 8000 PHONE. *JG
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 BMW Z8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW Z8
- 2000 BMW Z8 — 0 complaints
- 2001 BMW Z8 — 4 complaints
- 2002 BMW Z8 (current)