BMW Z3 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
4 recalls found for the BMW Z3 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 207 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 BMW Z3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 BMW Z3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 BMW Z3 | 1 | 19 |
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1 | 34 |
| 1999 BMW Z3 | 3 | 39 |
| 1998 BMW Z3 | 1 | 30 |
| 1997 BMW Z3 | 2 | 47 |
| 1996 BMW Z3 | 2 | 30 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest BMW Z3 recalls
- Mar 23, 200606E026000Exterior lighting61,944 vehiclesChevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Camaro and 66 more models
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above.
- Oct 7, 199999V272000Power train36 vehicles1999 BMW Z3
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Nov 3, 199898V275000Electrical system1,000 vehicles1999 BMW Z3
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Aug 19, 199797V131000Vehicle speed control410,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 318i and 14 more models
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing.