2014 BMW Z4 recalls
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short…
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
720,796 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive…
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
8,988 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
76,191 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · Aug 19, 2025 · 111,544 miles · CA
The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact stated that rodents had chewed through some electrical wiring in the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to monitor the oil levels due to the damaged electrical wiring. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, where it was determined that the electrical wiring needed to be…
Electrical System · Aug 19, 2025 · 111,544 miles · CA
The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact stated that rodents had chewed through some electrical wiring in the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to monitor the oil levels due to the damaged electrical wiring. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, where it was determined that the electrical wiring needed to be…
Electrical System · Apr 16, 2025 · DE
The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Apr 16, 2025 · DE
The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…
Electrical System · Feb 20, 2025 · 26,000 miles · NY
The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Feb 20, 2025 · 26,000 miles · NY
The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer…
Tires · Jun 27, 2018 · AZ
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 BMW z4 equipped with uniroyal sentry tires, size: 225/45R17 (na). While pulling out of the driveway, the contact's spouse noticed a nail lodged in the rear passenger tire. The tire was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the tire was torn from the inside and the nail lodged in the tire was keeping the tire together. The mechanic stated that…
Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 20, 2018 · 11,225 miles · AL
Two in tank fuel pump replaced--first one at 11,225 miles-- second fuel pump replaced at 23,385 miles---fuel pump is making noise & hard to start--engine will quit in town or highway. Bmw says there is no recall on fuel pump. It is not safe to drive this z4 because of the engine quiting !
Service Brakes · Aug 11, 2017 · 25,000 miles · NJ · crash
While parking in parking lot, depressed the brakes and the car accelerated. Continued to brake and the car kept accelerating until I hit a pole.
Wheels · Jul 27, 2015 · 30,000 miles · IN
The tire on my z4 rub the inside wheel well causing the tire to blow out. When I took the wheel to be repaired, the manager of the tire company said this was a factory defect that he is seeing on most of the z4's. He said it will continue to happen as the camber can't be adjusted out far enough to stop this rubbing. I contact BMW but they said it was my fault; that I probably…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2014 BMW Z4, the most recent one (24V608000) for electrical system. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW Z4?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are electrical system (3), engine and engine cooling (2), air bags (1).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2014 BMW Z4?
Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2014 BMW Z4?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently PE13030: Loss of power assist braking.