2022 BMW Z4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2022 BMW Z4 has 1 NHTSA complaint and 3 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 13, ranked 15th out of 17 model years. That low complaint volume points to a low-risk year, though the recall count includes a starter-fire recall that asks owners to park outside.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 13/100
- #15 of 17 Z4 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26.5
- 23.5 city / 30.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 BMW Z4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (100%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owner reported waiting for a recall part to become available for an electrical/visibility system fix.
- Owner said the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair.
- Only one sample complaint is on file, so a broader pattern cannot be confirmed.
2022 BMW Z4 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V056000Jan 30, 2026Electrical System87,394 vehicles
Electrical system:starter assembly
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V636000Sep 23, 2025Electrical System199,674 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:starter assembly:relay
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
- NHTSA 23V099000Feb 17, 2023Electrical System3,193 vehicles
Electrical system:software
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Risk: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2022 BMW Z4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 26.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 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.
2022 compared with other Z4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 BMW Z4 reliable?
- NHTSA lists just 1 complaint for the 2022 BMW Z4, giving it a complaint index of 13, which ranks 15th out of 17 model years — among the lower-complaint years for this model.
- Does the 2022 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW Z4, all tied to the electrical system, including one where owners are told to park outside away from structures until the starter is replaced.
- What problems do owners report on the 2022 BMW Z4?
- The single logged complaint describes a delay in getting a recall part to fix an electrical/visibility system issue, with the owner saying BMW exceeded a reasonable repair timeframe.
- How does the 2022 Z4 compare to other Z4 years?
- With a complaint index of 13, the 2022 Z4 ranks 15th worst out of 17 years, behind higher-complaint years like 2005 (index 100) and 2006 (index 94).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 BMW Z4?
- EPA rates the 2022 BMW Z4 at 26.5 mpg combined (23.5 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.