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2008 BMW Z4
2 Recalls for 2008 BMW Z4
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-02 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| 2017-10-30 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 BMW Z4
| Date | Component |
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17 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 BMW Z4
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-28 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11414264 | |||
| 2016-12-12 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10934903 | |||
| 2020-03-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11316959 | |||
| 2019-11-26 |
AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | SEATS
ODI Number: 11282391 | |||
| 2019-10-25 |
AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
ODI Number: 11271045 | |||
| 2019-10-12 |
AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
ODI Number: 11268089 | |||
| 2018-04-24 |
AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
ODI Number: 11089840 | |||
| 2018-07-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
ODI Number: 11109664 | |||
| 2018-01-26 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11065047 | |||
| 2016-07-13 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10884703 | |||
| 2016-02-24 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 10838080 | |||
| 2016-01-25 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10822054 | |||
| 2014-12-07 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 10662646 | |||
| 2014-10-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 10643740 | |||
| 2013-07-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 10525558 | |||
| 2012-07-26 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 10467893 | |||
| 2011-09-11 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 10424631 |
0 Investigations for 2008 BMW Z4
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34 Service Alerts for 2008 BMW Z4
| Date | Description |
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| 2021-04-01 | 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-01 | 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-07-10 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-07-09 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME. The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after dri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-05-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Clicking/Popping Noise from Dash at Startup. The customer states that when the vehicle is started, or the ignition switch is turned on, there is a clicking/popping noise coming from the dash area. CAUSE Mis-alignment of the fresh air/recirc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME – Diagnostic Hints. The customer may complain about one of the following: Rough engine running Engine cannot be started (crank no start) Check Engine L Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise. An occasional ticking or rattling noise from the camshaft hydraulic valve lifters (HVA) may occur during cold engine starts, due to frequent short-distance driving, or the noise may occur f Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-01-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent – A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-05-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME – Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06 16 dated April 2016.. The customer may complain about one of t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-05-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME – Diagnostic Hints This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 06 16 dated April 2016.. The customer may complain about one of t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-11-01 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-09-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
?SI B01 09 14 September 2014 WarrantiesWarranties This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 09 14 dated August 2014. Please read this Service Information bulletin in its entirety, the content has been completely updated. design Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-01 | 194000 TIRES:VALVE
Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-01 | 200000 WHEELS
Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-01 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-12-01 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-01 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. INFORMATION 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. INFORMATION 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-01 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-07-01 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
BMW: A FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATES, CAUSED BY A DEFECT, HAS AN EMISSIONS EXTENDED WARRANTY, 8 YEARS OR 82,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, NOT OTHERWISE FALLING WITHIN COVERAGE EXCLUSION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2011-07-01 | 022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-11-01 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: THE REAR LAMP IS NOT WATER TIGHT DUE TO CRACKS DUE TO STRESS. WATER MAY ENTER THE LAMP. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-11-01 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
BMW: THE REAR LAMP IS NOT WATER TIGHT DUE TO CRACKS DUE TO STRESS. WATER MAY ENTER THE LAMP. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-08-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH A FAULT CODE STORED. INTERNAL DMTL PUMP FAILURE.*RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-01 | 340000 COMMUNICATION
BMW: WHEN USING IPHONE, VARIOUS CONNECTIVITY FAILURES OCCUR, SUCH AS DISCONNECTION OF CALL, LIST OF CONTACTS INCOMPLETE, DUE TO THE VARIANTS AND SOFTWARE USED. MODEL 2008-2014. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2011-09-01 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAS AN INTERNAL COMPONENT THAT MAY FAIL AND CAUSING DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS ERRATIC ENGINE OPERATION AND LONGER STARTING TIMES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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