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BMW Z8 problems by year

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the BMW Z8 since 2001, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2001 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
2
Worst year
2001
Model years
2001-2002

BMW Z8 years to avoid

No model year of the BMW Z8 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW Z8 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW Z8 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

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How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW Z8 problems

All model years combined.

  • Lights
    3
  • Body
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1

BMW Z8 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2002-3Lights00
2001-4Body20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the BMW Z8

What years of the BMW Z8 should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW Z8 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW Z8?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW Z8?

Lights, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by body (2) and fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the BMW Z8 have?

2 recalls between 2001 and 2002. The 2001 model year has the most, with 2.

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