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2004 BMW Z4 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 BMW Z4. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2004 BMW Z4 recalls, newest first

April 12, 2004NHTSA 04V18200013,769 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, under certain environmental conditions, a vapor lock in the fuel pump could occur causing the engine to stall. If this were to happen, the engine would not be able to be restarted for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Consequence
If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a resistor in the electrical line powering the fuel pump in order to prevent an occurrence of vapor lock. The recall began may 11, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 411 complaints about the 2004 BMW Z4 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Steering362
  2. Air bags17
  3. Electrical system14
  4. Steering › Electric power assist system9
  5. Steering › Column7

Other BMW Z4 years

Other 2004 BMW models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

  1. 2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
  2. 2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
  3. 2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
  4. 2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
  5. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 BMW Z4 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 BMW Z4?
411 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.