Fuel gasoline odor inside car at all times before,during, and after driving. Unsafe health and fire hazard! Bmw of las vegas, 702 871010 invoice 788613 09 july,18 returned my bmw z-8 to me in failed unsafe condition with failure indicators on dash display. Owner garaged the bmw z-8 at his home not using the car but to return to dealer in failed unsafe condition asap! $2835.33 wrongfully charged to owner kunkle. Fuel leaks are bmw design manufacturer failure and are at minimum dealer cost items as well as follow on dealer malpractice faulty problem rework/failed fix! Fuel odor/leaks at all times near and in my bmw z-8!
The worst 2001 BMW Z8 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 02V138000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 01V206000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 BMW Z8 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. rm
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a...
- Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. rm
- Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel...
- Subject regarding new vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. tt
- Starting with my 2000 production, the new digital cpt 7000 cellular phone is standard equipment on certain...
What 2001 BMW Z8 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw z8. While driving various speeds, the contact was informed that the rear lights failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tail light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 07/13/16*lj updated 07/13/16.
My vehicle is a bmw z8. It has come to the attention of the bmw z8 owners and myself that there is an inherent aluminum frame failure issue that is known but not being addressed by bmw na. Upon traveling over a pothole the aluminum frame members in the front (shock towers) are known to bend causing irreversible damage to the al frame. Bmw na has not developed a fix/repair for this problem and or addressed potential loss of frame integrity that bmw z8 owners can face. Bmw na has also not developed a preventative maintenance modification or fix that can prevent failure in the future.
After driving 7 miles, with no warning indicator lights or high temperature registering on a gauge, a fire started in the fan area and burned through the cowling above the radiator. The flame was extinguished with water after the cowling was destroyed.
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Questions about the 2001 BMW Z8
Is the 2001 BMW Z8 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 BMW Z8, close to a typical Z8 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW Z8?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW Z8 have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling.
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