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We buy BMW Z4s from every year, 2003–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
BMW Z4 by year
The Z4 is a two-seat sports car sold from 2003–2020 with engines including 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 50 recalls and 1,275 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Z4 | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 4 | 414 |
| 2004 Z4 | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 1 | 411 |
| 2005 Z4 | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–21 | 0 | 191 |
| 2006 Z4 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 17–21 | 2 | 91 |
| 2007 Z4 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 17–22 | 2 | 33 |
| 2008 Z4 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 18–22 | 2 | 19 |
| 2009 Z4 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–22 | 4 | 22 |
| 2010 Z4 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–22 | 5 | 10 |
| 2011 Z4 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 6 | 46 |
| 2012 Z4 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–27 | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 Z4 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–26 | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 Z4 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–26 | 3 | 7 |
| 2015 Z4 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–26 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 Z4 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 19–26 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 Z4 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020 Z4 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 26–27 | 6 | 5 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common BMW Z4 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Z4, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a BMW Z4: questions
How much is a junk BMW Z4 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Z4s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy BMW Z4s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2003–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which BMW Z4 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2003 Z4 (414). Across all years, the most-reported components were steering, air bags and electrical system.
Which BMW Z4 year has the most recalls?
The 2011 Z4 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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