- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2004 BMW Z4 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 BMW Z4 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2004 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Z4 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 BMW Z4 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2004 BMW Z4 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW Z4: every year compared
All Z4 years2004 BMW Z4 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 BMW Z4 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2004 BMW 3 Series | 558 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2004 BMW 5 Series | 320 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2004 BMW M3 Convertible | 112 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 BMW 7 Series | 91 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 BMW 6 Series | 14 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2004 BMW K1200 GT | 6 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2004 BMW K Series | 5 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2004 BMW K1200LT | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 BMW Z4
Does the 2004 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 BMW Z4: fuel pump (April 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 BMW Z4 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 BMW Z4 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW Z4 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2004 BMW Z4 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data