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BMW Z4 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 10 model years of the BMW Z4 (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 22–28 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 13 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare BMW Z4 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Z4 | 3 | 22–28 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2025 Z4 | 3 | 22–28 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Z4 | 2 | 26–28 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Z4 | 2 | 26–28 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 Z4 | 2 | 25–28 mpg | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Z4 | 2 | 25–28 mpg | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Z4 | 2 | 26–27 mpg | 6 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Z4 | 1 | 28 mpg | 6 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Z4 | 4 | 19–26 mpg | 1 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Z4 | 4 | 19–26 mpg | 1 | 5 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest BMW Z4 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any BMW Z4 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V056000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly, reported Jan 30, 2026; model years 2021, 2022
- 25V636000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly: Relay, reported Sep 23, 2025; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 24V608000 — Engine and engine cooling: Cooling system: Pump, reported Aug 13, 2024; model years 2015, 2016
- 23V821000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), reported Dec 6, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V099000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Feb 17, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 21V598000 — Engine, reported Aug 2, 2021; model years 2019, 2020, 2021
- 21V554000 — Seat belts, reported Jul 21, 2021; model years 2021
- 20V700000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly, reported Nov 12, 2020; model years 2020, 2021
- 20V516000 — Exterior lighting: Headlights, reported Aug 27, 2020; model years 2019, 2020
- 20V355000 — Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly, reported Jun 15, 2020; model years 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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