What are the worst BMW Z4 years?

Q: What are the worst BMW Z4 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst BMW Z4 years are 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2012, 2021, 2022, 2023.

BMW Z4: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2012, 2021, 2022, 2023

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2023solid year0 complaints · 3 recalls 2022solid year1 complaints · 4 recalls 2021solid year1 complaints · 5 recalls 20205 complaints · 6 recalls 20195 complaints · 6 recalls 20147 complaints · 3 recalls 20137 complaints · 3 recalls 2012solid year5 complaints · 4 recalls 201146 complaints · 6 recalls 201010 complaints · 5 recalls 200922 complaints · 4 recalls 200819 complaints · 2 recalls 200733 complaints · 2 recalls 2006worst year91 complaints · 2 recalls 2005worst year190 complaints · 0 recalls 2004worst year411 complaints · 1 recalls 2003worst year414 complaints · 4 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.