2002 BMW Z4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z4 years
- Not enough data 16th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW Z4. That ranks 16th out of 21 Z4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 63,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 BMW Z4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 75% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW Z4 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW Z4.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z4. After the vehicle was purchased, the contact discovered that the power steering became difficult to control. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…
Electronic power steering light came on while driving down the highway lost power assisted ability. Steering wheel was difficult, back to the old manual days.. Never thought to ask why..but vehicle always had a detent quirk since 2003..just thought it typical for how a sports car was designed…
But bought with less than 12,500 miles, they found turned unstable situation, has been unable to find what the reason, at times almost a major accident when driving, the tire does not feel sticky, but on the highway, the car is all over the place (like a drunk driver), the steering feels very…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z4. The contact stated that the steering wheel became very hard to handle while attempting to make a turn causing the vehicle to shift into the next lane. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the power steering electronic sensor failed. The…
Other BMW Z4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Z4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Z4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Z4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 Z4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 Z4 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019 Z4 | 5 | 6 |
| 2016 Z4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Z4 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Z4 | 7 | 3 |
| 2013 Z4 | 7 | 3 |
| 2012 Z4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Z4 | 46 | 6 |
| 2010 Z4 | 10 | 5 |
| 2009 Z4 | 22 | 4 |
| 2008 Z4 | 19 | 2 |
| 2007 Z4 | 33 | 2 |
| 2006 Z4 | 91 | 2 |
| 2005 Z4 | 191 | 0 |
| 2004 Z4 | 411 | 1 |
| 2003 Z4 | 414 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW Z4?
Owners most often report steering, electronic stability control (esc), power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW Z4?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 BMW Z4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z4 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.