The 2016 BMW Z4's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 4 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V6080002024-13-08

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

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.

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 BMW Z4 has accumulated 4 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling,electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System1

02Unknown Or Other1

03Vehicle Speed Control1

04Seat Belts1

4 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW Z4 Fuel Economy

19–26mpg combined

17-22city

23-33hwy

$3,150-$4,300/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2016 BMW Z4 ranges from 19 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 7 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Z4 sDrive28i - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$3,150/yr6/10 Average

Z4 sDrive28i - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

22 city33 hwy~$3,150/yr6/10 Average

Z4 sDrive35i - Automatic (AM-S7)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$4,300/yr4/10 Average

Z4 sDrive35is - Automatic (AM-S7)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$4,300/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 BMW Z4

29States

29%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 29 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

8512%

FLFlorida

659%

TXTexas

649%

ILIllinois

598%

GAGeorgia

527%

DCWashington DC

507%

MDMaryland

466%

NCNorth Carolina

324%

AZArizona

314%

PAPennsylvania

243%

NYNew York

233%

MOMissouri

182%

NJNew Jersey

172%

WAWashington

162%

DE13

OH12

NV11

OR11

OK11

CO10

NH9

TN9

MI8

MA7

MN7

VA7

IN6

AL6

CT6

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 BMW Z4 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 BMW Z4 a good car to buy?

The 2016 BMW Z4 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine and engine cooling,electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 BMW Z4?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2016 BMW Z4. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 BMW Z4?

Depending on configuration, the 2016 BMW Z4 delivers 19–26 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2016 BMW Z4?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 BMW Z4, based on 4 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.