2002 BMW Z8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z8 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW Z8. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Z8 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 23,400 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 Z8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 67% | 23,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 3,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW Z8 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW Z8.
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 z8. The contact stated that the tail lights failed intermittently several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tail lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z8. While stationary, the tail lights illuminated intermittently and were not steady. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 23,400. Updated 10/21/16*lj the light bulbs were replaced. *js
This entire model run of this high performance car is now exhibiting significant flexing and weakening of the aluminum frame due to a design failure. This is causing the chassis to bend at the area of the shock tower crowns, and change the alignment of the car. Aluminum chassis can not be fixed…
Other BMW Z8 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Z8 | 4 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW Z8?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW Z8?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 BMW Z8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z8 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.