2014 BMW Z4 Owner Complaints

The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact stated that rodents had chewed through some electrical wiring in the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to monitor the oil levels due to the damaged electrical wiring. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, where it was determined that the electrical wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact was informed about other methods to deter the varmints from chewing on the electrical wiring. The contact called an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure had occurred on several types of vehicles. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 111,544.

NHTSA ID

11681645

Incident

Jan 1, 2021

Mileage

111,544 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11654902

Incident

Aug 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle through the A/C vents. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted to schedule a diagnostic test; however, the appointment was not scheduled because parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11643873

Incident

Feb 6, 2025

Mileage

26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW Z4 EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL SENTRY TIRES, SIZE: 225/45R17 (NA). WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE NOTICED A NAIL LODGED IN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS TORN FROM THE INSIDE AND THE NAIL LODGED IN THE TIRE WAS KEEPING THE TIRE TOGETHER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER, VEHICLE MILEAGE, AND TIRE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11104276

Incident

May 11, 2018

TWO IN TANK FUEL PUMP REPLACED--FIRST ONE AT 11,225 MILES-- SECOND FUEL PUMP REPLACED AT 23,385 MILES---FUEL PUMP IS MAKING NOISE & HARD TO START--ENGINE WILL QUIT IN TOWN OR HIGHWAY. BMW SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL ON FUEL PUMP. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE THIS Z4 BECAUSE OF THE ENGINE QUITING !

NHTSA ID

11063846

Incident

Jun 3, 2015

Mileage

11,225 mi

WHILE PARKING IN PARKING LOT, DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE CAR ACCELERATED. CONTINUED TO BRAKE AND THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING UNTIL I HIT A POLE.

NHTSA ID

11014613

Incident

Jul 26, 2017

Mileage

25,000 mi

THE TIRE ON MY Z4 RUB THE INSIDE WHEEL WELL CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. WHEN I TOOK THE WHEEL TO BE REPAIRED, THE MANAGER OF THE TIRE COMPANY SAID THIS WAS A FACTORY DEFECT THAT HE IS SEEING ON MOST OF THE Z4'S. HE SAID IT WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN AS THE CAMBER CAN'T BE ADJUSTED OUT FAR ENOUGH TO STOP THIS RUBBING. I CONTACT BMW BUT THEY SAID IT WAS MY FAULT; THAT I PROBABLY HIT TOO MANY POT HOLES, I DROVE TOO FAST, I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS WOULD HAPPEN SINCE IT IS A SPORTS CAR. THEY ALSO SAID I SHOULD HAVE HAD THE CAR REALIGNED EVERY YEAR. NO WHERE IN MY MANUAL DOES IT TELL ME THIS. IT COST ME OVER THOUSAND DOLLARS TO GET MY TIRES FIXED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BUT NO ONE WILL LISTEN NOR DO A THING ABOUT THIS. ALL I GOT FROM THE LADY IN SPARTENSBURG, THE HOME OFFICE, WAS I'M SORRY, YOU COULD SELL YOUR CAR! MY CAR ONLY HAS THIRY THOUSAND MILES ON IT, NOW I WILL HAVE TO FACE THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN. WHY WOULD ANY MANUFACTURER PRODUCE A VEHICLE THAT THE TIRES ARE TOO BIG TO FIT PROPERLY INSIDE THE WHEEL WELLS? SAFETY IS MY CONCERN, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. I HAVE IT IN WRITING WHERE THE MANAGER SAID IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN.

NHTSA ID

10743569

Incident

Jun 8, 2015

Mileage

30,000 mi