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2023 BMW Z4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 BMW Z4. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-099 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 97%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 6, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 BMW Z4 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2023 BMW Z4 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

97%repaired · 2025 Q4

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 23V-821 · Dec 6, 2023 · 552 vehicles · 537 repaired

Risk. Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 23V-099 · Feb 17, 2023 · 3,193 vehicles · 3,085 repaired

Risk. Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other Z4 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Z4 median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19'20'21'22'23'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2023 BMW Z4 safety ratings

2023 BMW Z4 C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No

Own a 2023 Z4?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.