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US recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRICAL LINE POWERING THE FUEL PUMP IN ORDER TO PREVENT AN OCCURRENCE OF VAPOR LOCK. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2008-08-26 · campaign 2008-307
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of front passenger entry/exit. Over time micro cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat, which could lead to a break of the conductive path and the system will recognize a failure and with exception of head protection system the front passenger air bag will be deactivated. The airbag On/Off lamp will be illuminated to make the occupants aware of the deactivation. Correction: The occupant detection mat will be granted a warranty extension of 10 years.
Fuel system
2004-04-05 · campaign 2004-123 · 456 vehicles
Certain vehicles contain a defect involving the electric fuel pump. Under certain environmental conditions, for example, driving during high outside temperatures in combination with high altitudes (over 5,000ft.), vapor lock in the fuel pump could occur. This could cause the engine to stall. If this were to happen, the engine could be unable to be restarted for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Correction: Dealer will install a resistor in the electrical line leading to the fuel pump. This will reduce the power output of the fuel pump and preclude an occurrence of vapor lock.
Owner complaints (411)
Owners filed 411 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW Z4 (1 crashes, 2 fires reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 7).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 378 | |
| Air bags | 18 | |
| Electrical system | 14 | |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 3 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 BMW Z4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 BMW Z4 Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 BMW Z4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Z4 Roadster 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 Roadster 2.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 Roadster 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 Roadster 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 Roadster 3.0 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Z4 Roadster 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
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