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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-544
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Engine
2024-08-13 · campaign 2024-468
Issue:
On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW Z4 (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 7).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 BMW Z4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 BMW Z4 C RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 BMW Z4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Z4 sDrive28i 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Z4 sDrive28i 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Z4 sDrive35i 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Z4 sDrive35is 3.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.