2015 BMW Z4 recalls & problems

1 recall 5 complaints

1recalls
5owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 BMW Z4 and 5 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is electrical system (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2015 BMW Z4 recalls

Electrical System · NHTSA 24V608000 · Aug 13, 2024

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 →

2015 BMW Z4 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System 2
 000
Engine and Engine Cooling 2
 000
Engine 1
 000
Exterior Lighting 1
 000
Power Train 1
 000

Latest owner complaints

Engine · Oct 2, 2025 · MN

My 2015 BMW Z4 vehicle has a coolant pump safety recall. It reportedly could cause a short circuit and thermal event or fire. I bought the vehicle while living elsewhere and am now in a small community with 4 major automobile dealers but not BMW. The nearest BMW dealer is about 220 miles away. I contacted that dealer. The service rep said it is 1.5-2 day repair and a loaner…

Electrical System · Jun 11, 2025 · CA

The contact owns a 2015 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not…

Engine and Engine Cooling · Jun 11, 2025 · CA

The contact owns a 2015 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not…

Electrical System · Mar 10, 2025 · FL

The contact owns a 2015 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 · Mar 10, 2025 · FL

The contact owns a 2015 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…

Exterior Lighting · Jul 15, 2018 · 21,000 miles · MS

Headlights are pointing directly at the ground within 15-20 feet of the front of the car. Driving at night is almost impossible without the high beams lit. This is a safety hazard as you cannot see far enough down the road to avoid obstacles. This was corrected previously and through normal operation the aiming adjust sensor in the rear keeps flipping over center driving the…

Power Train · Mar 11, 2015 · 1,424 miles · CA

I had a very frightening transmission malfunction on saturday, march 7 in my 2015 z4 (three months old). I was heading down a slope into a parking lot and stopped to pick up a ticket at the kiosk. The car was in drive and my foot was on the brake. Once I got the ticket, I took my foot off the brake and the car started driving backwards! I stopped immediately (luckily there was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 BMW Z4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2015 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 2015 BMW Z4?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are electrical system (2), engine and engine cooling (2), engine (1).