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2006 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 158 repairs.
2006 BMW Z4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 117 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Dec 201061000 miUS $1800 | Constant Oil Pressure Valve leak. Rear differential seals leaking, A/C belt cracked - after 4 years of ownership. | ||
| Mar 201164000 miUS $900 | Power window regulator broken, repaired by dealer. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Alabama, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 201292000 miUS $500 | Loose suspension parts | ||
| Jul 201292200 miUS $1500 | Airbag light came on. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202259000 miUS $600 | fuel pump and filter | ||
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201066000 miUS $1150 | replaced front lower control arms and bushings | ||
| Oct 201178800 miUS $150 | replaced coil cylinder #5 | ||
| Jul 2013102800 miUS $1200 | new radiator resevoir hoses theromstat and water pump | ||
| Oct 2013107200 miUS $525 | replaced starter | ||
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201144000 miUS $25 | alarm would go off after set. replaced the under hood switch. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Mar 201660000 miUS $475 | Replaced air mass sensor | ||
| Jul 201662500 miUS $1978 | Water pump, thermostat, temperature sensor replaced. Water pump was preventives. When other two failed car overheated and had to be towed. | ||
| Nov 201665200 miUS $870 | Expansion tank exploded, dumping all coolant. Probably result of faulty cap. | ||
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| May 201018000 mi | windshield cowl trim piece was warped & cracked. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Alabama, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201538000 miUS $450 | Car has "Top HIFI System Professional DSP" sound system. All four woofers stopped working. I correctly guessed the ten channel amplifier had partially failed. New amp was $1,000. I purchased a used one for $450, installed it, problem solved. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Mar 2010 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201265500 miUS $780 | Replace passenger-side broken engine mount bolts, engine mount bracket and rubber mount seats. | ||
| Dec 201270000 miUS $300 | Dead battery | ||
| Feb 201372300 miUS $2000 | Oil cooler leaking. | ||
| Mar 201372000 miUS $500 | A/C not cooling air, vacuum tested, no leaks found, A/C recharged and functioning well. High pressure power steering line seeping/saturated, replaced line. | ||
| Oct 201481300 miUS $200 | Broken shift knob. Cracked third brake lamp. Sun damaged M badge. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Aug 201235600 miUS $625 | Starter intermittently dead. Replaced starter. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States May 2010 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jun 201229000 mi | Spring holding the hood up at the front broke. | ||
| Mar 201337000 miUS $430 | Power steering hose was leaking, replaced. | ||
| Jun 201337000 miUS $65 | Shift knob came off, replaced with ZHP knob. | ||
| Feb 201438600 miUS $250 | Rear sway bar end link snapped in half on passenger side. | ||
| Sep 201441000 miUS $5 | Center storage compartment button broke off. | ||
| Aug 201651000 miUS $100 | Leaking shifter shaft seal Starter failed the day before a scheduled repair for the other items, intermittent starting Flex disc cracked | ||
| May 201752000 miUS $40 | Angle eye bulb replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201439000 miUS $1000 | During Inspection 1 service, an oil leak was found and thought to be from the constant pressure valve - turned out that the head gasket was the source, and that was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201550000 miUS $634 | Radio would cut out, was suspected as a radio issue. Turned out to be alternator needing replacement. Windshield sprayers stopped working; pump was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201656000 miUS $401 | Car will stall on cold starts and sometimes while sitting after warmed up. Drive belts had some visible cracks. | ||
| Dec 201657000 miUS $60 | Battery refused to take charge; replaced with proper sized battery (48R). | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201861000 miUS $150 | Both mirrors and front bumper paint clearcoat failed. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Michigan, United States Dec 2019 - Apr 2023 | |||
| May 202262000 miUS $161 | Drivers side window guides needed to be replaced. I paid for parts and they provided labor. Top was removed for a prior repair of the top hydraulics. When the top was reinstalled, there was a small gap between window and top guide. Very difficult to see and only showed up after a car wash. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201752500 miUS $10 | Windshield washer pump replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in Georgia, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201692000 miUS $90 | Center brake light developed another cracked lens. Replaced it | ||
| Dec 201697000 miUS $80 | Burned out xenon driver headlight. Replaced via access panel in the wheel well using instructions found on YouTube | ||
| Oct 2017104000 miUS $5200 | Cracked VANOS hub, replaced. Hoses, o2 sensors, replaced inspection 1 and 2 items | ||
| Mar 2018107000 miUS $30 | Burned out passenger xenon headlight. Replaced. Extra time spent figuring out how to get metal spring back on to assembly | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201636200 miUS $165 | A/C fan inoperative | ||
| May 201841343 miUS $267 | No start. New key relay | ||
| BMW Z4 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Sep 201575020 mi | Differential seal leaking, straightforward repair with no special issues. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Tennessee, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201040000 mi | headlight replaced | ||
| Oct 201051000 mi | Small electrical component in front fascia. | ||
| Nov 201051500 mi | Wire wrap melted on wire next to vanos. Replaced wire wrap. | ||
| Oct 201373300 miUS $150 | Battery died. Cable was corroded to battery terminal. | ||
| Oct 201481000 mi | Plastic handle on center console broke. Seatbelt guides on top side of both seats broke. | ||
| Dec 201797000 miUS $100 | Rear Third Brake Light was falling apart. Repair unsuccessful. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20108680 mi | Left hand side inner Halo light ring not lighting, Light out warning on dash. Dealer had to order new headlight assembly for repair. | ||
| Jun 201517360 miC $250 | Replaced battery | ||
| Mar 201822320 miC $200 | hid bulb would not always turn on | ||
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200926000 mi | AC computer (IHK) died. Blew hot air when the compressor was working. Replaced IHK, now working. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Georgia, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 20099600 miUS $210 | Had recommended oil change and brake fluid changes. Put in modified CDV and had computer settings modified. No cost for services. | ||
| Oct 200910000 mi | Oil change and replaced wiper arms which were damaged by the technician on the last visit. | ||
| Apr 201011000 mi | TSB for sill plate damage. | ||
| May 201012000 mi | Broken cupholder | ||
| BMW Z4 in Missouri, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Aug 200921000 mi | nav system error, blown speaker | ||
| Jan 2010US $60 | Replace rear side marker, replace M emblem on engine after chrome bubbled | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 200923400 mi | Tighten loose dashboard screws. Replace driver's side xenon lamp. | ||
| Dec 200927000 mi | rattle in the dash area, fixed to my satisfaction. | ||
| Aug 201035000 miUS $179 | cleaning of fuel injectors | ||
| Jul 201358300 miUS $396 | Xenon bulb failed, replaced the pair myself. | ||
| Mar 201462000 miUS $200 | Battery ran low, triggering 'transport mode'. Had to reset codes. Also, changed headlights (not related. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New Mexico, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201018000 mi | Screw fell out of convertible top, oil change, and sticky top latch. | ||
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201028000 mi | passenger side power window and same side cup holder. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Georgia, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201228000 miUS $2000 | Convertible roof motor needed replacement. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jul 201248200 miUS $1700 | pump to raise and lower the convertible top went out | ||
| May 201352300 miUS $5100 | pump for convertible top failed previous owner had used wrong parts and BMW insisted on replacing entire front brakes including rotors and pads and wheel bearings | ||
| Sep 201566000 miUS $1200 | Loose steering Convertible top won't go down again - previously repaired by box for $1800. | ||
| Feb 202290000 miUS $150 | Replaced battery | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Nov 201150000 miUS $500 | Battery safety fuse fired off. Mechanic put back together but dash light is still on. He will order parts to replace. Airbag light is on. | ||
| Jul 201252000 miUS $4000 | New battery New CRC?? SRC? computer Headlight starter | ||
| Apr 201760600 miUS $1100 | Work to lessen negative camber on rear wheels. Installed longer adjustable suspension parts so that the rear tires would wear better. Problem was rear tires wearing out prematurely on insides of tread. Once tire even separated and required tow truck. | ||
| BMW Z4 in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201435420 mi | Transmission pan was leaking, I simply tightened the pan bolts a little and the leak stopped. | ||
| Jan 2015C $300 | Transmission pan was leaking. New pan, gasket, filter and ATF | ||
| Feb 201541540 mi | Windshield wipers were erratic. Stopping for several minutes, not shutting off. Took wiper motor out and cleaned grease off electrical contacts. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201046000 miUS $4200 | antennae for gps had to be replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in British Columbia, Canada May 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jun 201141540 miC $3000 | Had many lights on, speedo did not work. ABS, Traction control and brake lights all on. Replaced ABS module, corrected al problems | ||
| BMW Z4 in Alabama, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201020000 mi | Lifter noise, replaced lifters. | ||
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Jul 201023000 mi | Strut Tower brace became loose | ||
| Sep 201026000 mi | Defective starter motor was replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in Iowa, United States Feb 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201645000 miUS $400 | Zenon bulb actuator, left side. Also replaced bulb. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Sep 200916700 mi | CUP HOLDER REPLACED | ||
| Dec 201039000 mi | switch on clutch was replaced so engine could be started | ||
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201851000 miUS $322 | One of the struts from the center of the firewall to the left shock tower cracked creating a maddening squeak when I drove. Thompson BMW in Doylestown Pa did a great job of diagnosing and repairing. Even gave me a rental as they kept it overnight. Overall, a minor repair. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Oct 201357300 miUS $160 | Coil replaced. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Aug 200923900 mi | Replace Xenon headlight control unit - under warranty | ||
| Apr 201034800 mi | Thumping sound when exit/enter a driveway. Caused by loose mounting bolts on strut braces. | ||
| Jul 201039000 mi | Replaced bad motor for power window Replaced bad motor for convertible top | ||
| Jun 201150000 miUS $100 | A/C did not cool properly. Shop could not find leak and added refrigerant. | ||
| Feb 201254000 miUS $1400 | DSC computer crapped out & needed replacement | ||
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201131000 mi | Convertible top does not work anymore. Motors and switches seem to work, but top no longer raises or lowers. Top needs to be removed for further examination. Very expensive to do that. | ||
| Sep 201232000 miUS $1100 | Replaced convertible top pump and motor assembly. Not rusty as most are, just stopped working. | ||
| Jul 201434200 miUS $1035 | Battery was not being charged properly. Alternator was not charging at low speed, but seemed to be charging at higer rpm. Alternator was replaced. Amount paid included alternator, labor and 2 hours charge for 'diagnosis'. | ||
| Oct 201435200 mi | The very expensive alternator repair did not work. Battery was replaced as it was defective at 2+ years. Repair shop did not have a battery tester that could cycle batt. Maybe I did not need alternator!! O'Reilly had this batt. tester. | ||
| Aug 201736953 miUS $340 | Left rear wheel bearing making noise. Replaced. Bearing was $95. Labor was $240. Also oil and filter change and attach lower engine cover with new one. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Florida, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Dec 200933000 mi | Engine making ticking noise. All lifters and related parts replaced. Known problem | ||
| May 201036000 mi | Replacement of vehicle head assembly | ||
| BMW Z4 in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 200917000 mi | Two broken cupholders. | ||
| Jan 201029800 mi | Replaced lifters to solve problem of ticking noise. | ||
| May 201019000 mi | Ticking sound from engine after short trips. Head replacement approved and parts ordered. | ||
| Jun 201022000 mi | head replacement to correct ticking sound | ||
| Mar 201330000 mi | Starter pinion not always fully retracting causing noise on some start ups. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Florida, United States Feb 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201783000 mi | Leaking valve cover | ||
| Apr 201895000 miUS $115 | Lower Control arm and bushings. Both sides | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 201677000 miUS $20 | I couldn't start the car intermittently; I would jump the battery and it would start or so I thought! I bought a new battery but the problem persisted. It turned out to be a failing ignition coil which I replaced with one I bought on ebay. | ||
| Nov 201678000 miUS $500 | The water pump failed which required replacement of the pump, thermostat, and coolant reservoir. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Arizona, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201028300 mi | Plugged condensation drain | ||
| Dec 201338000 miUS $378 | Problem with battery reset after a battery replacement. Had problems getting the electrical system to respond. | ||
| Mar 201747000 miUS $2600 | replace convertible top hyd pump due to water damage from plugged drain that is not accessible without removing top. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Nov 200926000 mi | Valve tapping when cold. Shop replaced all exhaust side hydr. valve pushrods slow automatic transmission fluid leak. | ||
| Feb 201027000 mi | Transmission still leaking when traded after two trips to repair it. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 201248800 miUS $175 | Had to replace battery, found a 3 year warrenty for 175.00 | ||
| Nov 201471600 miUS $225 | Replace lower control arm bushings | ||
| Dec 201473000 miUS $250 | Car will not start replaced starter still same problem now have EML and check engine light. Will need to check trouble codes. | ||
| Apr 201573700 miUS $554 | No start, shop found "EWS" module bad, had to order from BMW and reprogram. The longest time was waiting for part to arrive. Actual labor was less then 4 hours. | ||
| Oct 201581500 miUS $650 | Car would wander and follow cracks in the pavement. Four wheel alignment and lower control arm bushings were replaced. Headlights would not come on after they had been on for a time, turned off, and turned back on. Found light ballast failing and replaced. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201429760 miC $1000 | Problem with add-on soft top module. Removed and issues went away. | ||
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202194000 miUS $525 | Replaced frozen tie-rods and wheel alignment | ||
| Oct 202194600 miUS $238 | Replaced oil filter housing and gaskets | ||
| Apr 202296000 miUS $178 | Control Arm Bushings Replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201024000 mi | Pressure plate failure | ||
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Oct 200928000 mi | drain for convertible top motor clogged, water damaged motor, needed to be replaced. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 200913000 mi | Valve lifter problem | ||
| Jan 201014000 mi | Valve noise, BMW performed hydraulic valve "flush" per an TSB. | ||
| Nov 201119200 mi | Replace valve lifters.....ticking noise when cold or after short trips | ||
| BMW Z4 in Indiana, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201134300 miUS $50 | driver side window regulator went bad, required replacement. driver side window regulator went bad, required replacement. | ||
| Jun 201136000 miUS $50 | Head was replaced due to ongoing lifter tick problem, covered under CPO warranty. Head was replaced due to ongoing lifter tick problem, covered under CPO warranty. | ||
| BMW Z4 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 201021000 mi | Hydraulic motor for convertible top is toast, needed replacing. | ||
| Sep 201018000 miUS $50 | The right rear wheel had a crack in the rim, causing tire to lose pressure. Unclear what caused the crack. Dealer surprised. Said never saw this without something catastrophic having happened to the wheel. The hydraulic motor on the convertible top went out, still under extended warranty so the cost was only $50 which was the stated deductible. | ||
| Feb 201341700 miUS $2700 | The door lock on passenger side did not engage if a key was used. The part came from Germany and the door had to be taken off since some of the old lock cylinder feel inside the door The bushings were wearing out, the car is 7 years old | ||
| Nov 201350000 miUS $1500 | The hydraulic motor went out | ||
| Nov 201459000 miUS $1900 | The engine's fan started to run after being turned off, then a day later the engine thermostat was in the 'red' area | ||
| Mar 201562000 miUS $3700 | The dynamic Stabilizer unit went bad | ||
| Jan 201641000 miUS $5000 | the ball joint was about to go out, never been fixed before in 9.5 years | ||
| BMW Z4 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201421800 miC $105 | Replaced original 8 year old battery (it was getting weak and a load test showed 50%). Bought a Costco battery for $105, reset clock, all done. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Aug 200924180 mi | The passenger cup holder broken - was replaced under warranty - dash "wood" cracked - replaced under warranty - also did a "low mileage" oil change under the free maintenance policy | ||
| Jan 201232240 miC $50 | one rear spring was broken - repaired for $50 under certified warranty | ||
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