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2016 BMW Z4: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 BMW Z4 with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
5
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/ReceptaclesAug 13, 2024 · campaign 24V608000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to
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Other years of the BMW Z4
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 BMW Z4 have?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (1), driver-assist & stability (1), engine & cooling (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW Z4 have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW Z4 get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.