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BMW Z4 II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign
1
of 7 versions affected
5
official RappelConso notice
1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • sDrive18iPetrol · 156 hp
  • sDrive20iPetrol · 184 hp
  • sDrive28iPetrol · 245 hp
  • sDrive35iPetrol · 306 hp
  • sDrive35isPetrol · 340 hp
  • sDrive23iPetrol · 204 hp
  • sDrive30iPetrol · 258 hp
No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

  1. Relais de démarreur corrodé : rappel constructeur

    Manufacturer recall

    Une campagne de rappel vise les BMW Z4 produites entre le 28 septembre 2015 et le 7 septembre 2021 : la corrosion progressive du relais de démarrage, liée à l'humidité, peut provoquer un court-circuit et un risque d'incendie (alerte européenne SR/03830/25 selon Fiches-auto). Pour cette génération, produite jusqu'en 2016, seuls les derniers exemplaires sont concernés. Vérifiez par le numéro de série chez BMW.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    sDrive18i, sDrive20i, sDrive28i, sDrive35i, sDrive35is
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 31 October 2025 — L'eau peut entrer en contact avec le relais de démarrage et causer progressivement de la corrosion. Cela pourrait affecter la connexion électrique à l'intérieur du relais et rendre le moteur difficile à démarrer. Cela peut également entraîner un court-circuit et provoquer une surchauffe du démarreur conduisant à un incendie lorsque le véhicule est en mouvement ou lorsqu'il est garé avec l'allumage éteint.

    Models or references
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, x3, x4, x5, x6, x7, z4, 3li limousine voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Incendie
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Audi TT II (8J)133.0/5
Jaguar F-Type I134.5/5
Volkswagen Eos I133.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the BMW Z4 II had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the BMW Z4 II: Relais de démarreur corrodé : rappel constructeur.

Which versions of the BMW Z4 II are affected?

Affected versions: sDrive18i (1), sDrive20i (1), sDrive28i (1), sDrive35i (1), sDrive35is (1). No documented recall for: sDrive23i, sDrive30i.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used BMW Z4 II?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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