2007 BMW Z4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 BMW Z4 has a complaint index of 81, ranking 4th-worst among 17 model years with data, and carries an Avoid verdict. Steering problems make up 33% of complaints, with failures reported at a median of 37,000 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 81/100
- #4 of 17 Z4 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 33
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 1
Top 2007 BMW Z4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering11 (33%)
- Engine9 (27%)
- Airbags6 (18%)
- Electrical System6 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (9%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel seizes or becomes hard to turn while maneuvering at low speed, sometimes requiring replacement of the electric power steering unit and column.
- Power steering assist is reported to cut out suddenly while driving, making the car hard to steer.
- Vehicle veers or pulls left and right sporadically, especially when braking, with the cause unresolved by the dealer.
- Wiring harness under the dash reportedly ignited while driving and re-ignited after being extinguished, until the battery was disconnected.
- Engine loses power and triggers a warning light at freeway speed without warning, occurring repeatedly regardless of fuel brand.
- Rear sway bar mount reportedly loosens or falls off over time, increasing understeer during emergency maneuvers.
2007 BMW Z4 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V119000Mar 2, 2022Engine917,106 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
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 NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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.
- NHTSA 17V683000Oct 30, 2017Engine740,561 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
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.
2007 BMW Z4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Z4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 BMW Z4 reliable?
- Compared to other Z4 model years, the 2007 ranks 4th-worst out of 17 years with a complaint index of 81 and an Avoid verdict, driven mainly by steering complaints.
- What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW Z4?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 33% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 37,000 miles. Engine issues follow at 27% of complaints.
- Does the 2007 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Z4, both related to the engine, including a PCV valve heater replacement and a superseding electrical wiring recall.
- How does the 2007 Z4 compare to other years?
- The 2007 Z4 is rated Avoid, worse than the 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015 model years, which earned Good or Best verdicts with much lower complaint indexes.
- What fuel economy does the 2007 BMW Z4 get?
- The 2007 Z4 is rated 21 mpg combined (18 city/28 highway) by the EPA, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.