no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
2001 BMW Z8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2001 BMW Z8, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 BMW Z8 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2001 BMW Z8 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.
no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
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
2001 vs. every other Z8 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 Z8 median. How we score
'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Z8 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER DRIVING 7 MILES, WITH NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING ON A GAUGE, A FIRE STARTED IN THE FAN AREA AND BURNED THROUGH THE COWLING ABOVE THE RADIATOR. THE FLAME WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH WATER AFTER THE COWLING WAS DESTROYED.*AK
Own a 2001 Z8?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.