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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2026 BMW Z4.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Engine
2026-07-08 · campaign 2026-331
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat.
Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-040.
Safety Risk:
A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2026 BMW Z4.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 BMW Z4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 BMW Z4 C N/A RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 BMW Z4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Z4 M40i 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Z4 M40i 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Z4 sDrive30i 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.