The contact owns a 2016 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The worst 2016 BMW Z4 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
- What is wrong
- 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 circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V608000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 BMW Z4 62
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- The Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors...
- For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty...
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil...
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide...
- BMW of North America, LLC BMW NA is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil...
- Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program
- Telematics unit deactivation due to 3G cellular technology discontinuation
2016 BMW Z4 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | RWD | 22 | 32-33 | 26 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 2016 BMW Z4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The air conditioning system has a very very foul musty smell when you first start the vehicle after sitting for a few hours. It will go away after a few minutes, but the dealer nor repair shops can fix the issue. System was cleaned, new micro air filter was installed, but still have the musty odor. Even the a/c drain was cleaned, all to no avail. This seems to be a class thing with all BMW vehicles according to the many BMW owners I have spoken with. But no one can fix the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw z4. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped and the brake pedal was depressed an unknown noise was heard as, the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front causing that vehicle to crashed into the vehicle ahead of it. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver's side frontal and knee air bags deployed. The driver sustained minor injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair facility. The contact called the bmw of temple dealer (6006 s general bruce dr, temple, tx 76502) and was told to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure as the contact was awaiting the report from the event data recorder (edr) and a case was opened. The contact was concerned as he wanted the cause of the failure to be diagnosed before the vehicle was returned to hm. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. The VIN was not available.
About 20% of time, driver side seat belt jams, will not release from recess/retainer behind seat without using my hand for couple minutes to jiggle enough. No problem once I get it to release. Then fits in connector and also releases ok. Two local dealers unable to fix. One even replaced entire mechanism, still jams. Manager said this model seems to have this problem. This occurs at a stand still, before putting car in gear, sometimes with motor on, sometime before I start the engine. Sometimes just opening the door causes the release. Other times, I have to put my hand under the belt and maneuver the belt until it relates from the retainer into which the belt retracts. No pictures included. Just a standard seat belt. Had a bmw 3351 for 7 years. Never had this problem once.
Compare the 2016 BMW Z4
Other model years
20022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620192020202120222025
Questions about the 2016 BMW Z4
Is the 2016 BMW Z4 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2016 BMW Z4, fewer than a typical Z4 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 BMW Z4?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW Z4 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW Z4 get?
Official estimates for the 2016 BMW Z4 range from 19 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 22 city and 32-33 highway.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2016 BMW Z4?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history