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2007 BMW Z4 problems

The most common problem on the 2007 BMW Z4 is steering, typically around 41,000 miles. It has 4.7 times the complaints of a typical Z4 model year.

Typical year4.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
33
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
47
Worst area
Steering
Fuel economy
17-22mpg

The worst 2007 BMW Z4 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Steering
    11
  • Engine
    9
  • Airbags
    6
  • Electrical
    4
  • Lights
    2

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Steering
    11
  • Engine
    9
  • Airbags
    6
  • Electrical
    4
  • Lights
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 2

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)Reported March 2, 2022 · 917,106 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Remedy
This recall supersedes and expands previous the federal safety agency recalls 17V‑683 and 19V‑273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous the federal safety agency recalls 17V‑683 and 19V‑273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 22V119000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)Reported October 30, 2017 · 740,561 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 17V683000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2007 BMW Z4

Technical service bulletins for the 2007 BMW Z4 47

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 47 bulletins for the 2007 BMW Z4

2007 BMW Z4 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.0L 6‑cylRWD182821-22
3.2L 6‑cylRWD152217

What 2007 BMW Z4 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 15, 2022 · Engine · TX

The contact owns a 2007 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 21, 2022 · Engine · 9,200 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2007 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after driving in the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, he would become disoriented, experienced headaches, and blurred vision. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the muffler welding material had deteriorated and was damaged. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure and indicated that no exhaust leak was present. The contact later received a notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 9,200. This is in regards to the complaint that consumer made about an overlooked exhaust leak and a PCV valve recall by BMW. Consumer had an exhaust leak on my car a little more than three years ago and had the exhaust replaced… The exhaust and the muffler on it are only about 3 years old. It's already being corroded through.

Filed May 18, 2021 · Engine · 81,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 bmw z4. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and inspected under the hood and underneath the vehicle. The contact found no issues. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was next towed to the local dealer bmw dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Airbags · 108,000 miles · CA

'airbags have never been deployed according to carfax history. I was commuting home, waiting at a stop light, when I heard a very loud pop. At first, I thought something had fallen on to my car because the dash did not explode. Reveraling the airbag. I started to smell smoke coming from the passenger side and noticed that the airbag light was on. I wasn't able to start the car given the battery safety terminal disengaged. I am lucky that the driver side airbag didn't deploy, or even deploy while I was driving.

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 115,000 miles · NC

While in motion the vehicle accelerates for 2 to 3 seconds periodically on highway and in city. While in motion at low speed and when stationary after driving only a few miles the vehicle engine shuts down. While in motion at high speed the vehicle engine stutters badly but does not turn off. The ignition switch has to be tuned off and then on again, and then the engine turns over and I'm able to continue to drive it. Both valve cover gaskets leak oil onto the engine. The worst was front of the engine which has been replaced. There is an electrical issue: seatbelts don't retract automatically and are not working properly, get caught in the door. Both e-keys have stopped working and not able to be reprogrammed for en. The horn does not work at all. The airbag warning light remains on at all times. The cig lighter and seat warmers are working fine. The thermostat warning comes on but in gauge is not showing any sign of trouble. Both the heat and the AC work fine while in motion and stationary.

Filed Aug 21, 2018 · Steering · CA · crash · fire

Case number [xxx] from fars 2012 database. Car ran off right side of roadway while negotiating curve in road and hit a tree. Sole-occupant driver perished in subsequent fire. Six months before accident, victim reported that car "occasionally pops and/or squeaks when cornering" in request for service appointment with stevens creek bmw. Pls note that lat/long in fars contradicts report that accident occurred on central expwy eastbound immediately east of bernardo ave. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Steering · 3,600 miles · IN

Power steering is rigid at road speeds. Dealer says it needs a $4400 steering esp unit. Car dad 3700 miles not it. This is definitely a safety issue since car is difficult to control.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Engine · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw z4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact called a local dealer (preston bmw, 7830 market st, boardman, oh 44512) and was advised that the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the part may be available by the end of june 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Airbags · MD · crash

2007 bmw z4. Consumer writes in regards wife's impreza vehicle accident. Claims of "inadvertent airbag deployment" caused by applying brakes in another consumers bmw x3 that was involved in accident. *smd the consumer was concerned about the bmws' airbags being able to deploy inadvertently.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Engine · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw z4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bmw of louisville (4 autocenter dr, louisville, ky) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt

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Questions about the 2007 BMW Z4

Is the 2007 BMW Z4 reliable?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2007 BMW Z4, 4.7 times a typical Z4 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW Z4?

Steering, with 11 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles. Next is engine (9).

How many recalls does the 2007 BMW Z4 have?

2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling.

What gas mileage does the 2007 BMW Z4 get?

Official estimates for the 2007 BMW Z4 range from 17 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 18 city and 28 highway.

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