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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2002 BMW Z3.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW Z3. Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 30).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 BMW Z3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z3 Coupe 3.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Z3 Coupe 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z3 Roadster 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Z3 Roadster 2.5 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Z3 Roadster 3.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Z3 Roadster 3.0 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.