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2007 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 150 repairs.
2007 BMW Z4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 106 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 BMW Z4
Engine not specified
| BMW Z4 in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201013000 mi | Oil Pan plug leaking- oil pan replaced | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Mar 201849000 miUS $4800 | Rod bearings replaced for wear, typical with S54. Valves adjustment checked no shims req'd. All bushings replaced including sub-frame, new shocks/springs added, car corner balanced and aligned. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200927000 mi | Clutch slips from 1st to 2nd gear with strong grinding. Replicated problem with shop foreman. After 8 days in the shop they told me that BMW now approve replacing drivetrain. Very loud metal on metal scratching noise at startup and sometime when clutch is depressed. Dealer would not replicate problem. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200913500 mi | dealer replaced broken cupholder at no charge | ||
| Feb 201016500 miUS $321 | dealer failed to tighten bolts in suspension after doing an alignment causing noise. dealer replaced several parts, but did not fix problem. owner switched dealer. new dealer found and fixed problem. owner was charged for part of repairs. | ||
| Oct 201021300 mi | Replaced the transmission. Cost was about $6000 paid for by BMW through warranty. Problem was grinding when shifting at high engine speeds from 1st to 2nd gear, synchronizer malfunction. | ||
| Jun 201126000 miUS $850 | doors sometimes do not unlock via remote, dealer reset computer and could not replicate, problem not fixed dealer misaligned rear wheels (too much negative camber) causing extremely uneven tire wear, tire blew on highway, both rear tires replaced, dealer denies responsibility | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Apr 201128500 miUS $75 | Thottle sensor control--software issue (TSB). Fixed by indie shop as the software flash was cheaper than spending time taking it to the dealer. | ||
| May 201130000 mi | Right rear axle and pinon seals on differential had minor leaks. Successfully epaired under OEM warranty. Driver's side headlight control module faulty causing intermittant headlight function. Module replaced under OEM warranty. | ||
| Oct 201849000 miUS $25 | Oil change and oil testing. Blackstone analysis shows bearings and engine with very low wear after 30 track days | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201018000 mi | minor squeaks coming from rear axle | ||
| Oct 201133000 miUS $500 | Alignment was done but the job was not completed properly and the bolts was not screwed back down so they all cams lose on the road. | ||
| Jan 201429700 mi | battery was dieing, needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 201458000 miUS $1900 | Rear mounts | ||
| Sep 201671000 miUS $90 | Thermostat replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201141000 mi | replaced GPS antenna | ||
| BMW Z4 in Colorado, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Nov 201631000 miUS $465 | Bulbs and igniters replaced | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201312000 miUS $3500 | Stability Control Box went bad, had to be replaced BMW Emblem/Lock on trunk crooked | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201571000 miUS $600 | Broken motor mount, passenger side. | ||
| Nov 201678600 miUS $1800 | replaced rod bearings | ||
| BMW Z4 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Mar 201132000 mi | strut bar would loosen over time, causing rattle from under dash interior trim on door handle loosened (passenger side), easily reattached. | ||
| BMW Z4 in British Columbia, Canada May 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201130380 mi | Tachometer not working when sold. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Alabama, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201024000 miUS $58 | Throttle cable bracket broke causing engine to go into safe mode. License Plate bracket fell apart. BMW emblem on Driver airbag delaminating. Have to replace the whole airbag assembly. | ||
| Jun 201251000 miUS $75 | O2 sensor | ||
| Oct 201252700 miUS $10 | Angel eye bulb replacement. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 200914000 mi | rough operating power seat. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 201037000 mi | Windshield molding trim was cracking excessively. Dealer replaced windshield frame under warranty after approval from manufacturer. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201021000 mi | The engine mount bolts had to be replaced | ||
| Mar 201343000 miUS $900 | Had to replace an ignition coil on #1 Cylinder. Dealer recommended replacing all the rest as well since labor charge is the same for 1 vs 6 | ||
| BMW Z4 in Arizona, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Mar 201451000 mi | leaky valve cover gasket. Wasn't charged as it had been replaced during Inspection II and shouldn't have been leaking already. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Washington, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201029000 mi | Steering expansion hose weeping fluid | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Georgia, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201687500 miUS $100 | Bad fuel injector replaced with a new one | ||
| Jul 201690300 miUS $575 | Replaced eccentric shafts sensor and motor | ||
| Sep 201692000 miUS $572 | Drive shafts Quibo bearing went bad. alternator bearings shot rebuilt for 72 bucks. | ||
| Mar 201797000 miUS $255 | Leaking filter gasket and mechatronic sleeve.Replaced trans filter and gaskets refilled topped off | ||
| Aug 201799000 miUS $134 | #6 fuel injector | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201137000 mi | The rubber trim above the windshield was cracking off everywhere. I bought the car like that so I'm not sure how long the rubber had been in such bad shape, but it must have been a while. Dealer replaced the piece under warranty. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States May 2022 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Oct 2022122 miUS $360 | Replaced headliner fabric, with matching padded grey taffeta. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New Zealand Jun 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201313120 mi$49 | Broken drink holder unit on Drivers side. | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Iowa, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201043000 mi | Replaced cowl cover (plastic at bottom of windshield) under warranty due to warpage. Replaced cowl cover (plastic at bottom of windshield) under warranty due to warpage. | ||
| Jun 201262000 miUS $400 | SES light activated. VANOS solenoids replaced per service bulletin accessory drive belt showing wear. Tensioner found to be worn and out of alignment. Tensioner and belt replaced. | ||
| Aug 201265700 mi | Intermittent nuisance TPMS warnings. Some with aural, some without, sometimes flashing, sometimes solid. Dealer unable to reproduce problem. No parts replaced. Problem still exists. | ||
| Sep 201269000 miUS $200 | Convinced the service department to replace TPMS sensor in left front wheel after I had isolated the problem (with great difficulty) using my own diagnostic equipment and software. Problem has not recurred since. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States - Mar 2008 | |||
| Jan 200811000 mi | rattling/squeaking B-Pilar interior plastic cover. | ||
| Mar 200814000 mi | Gear shift difficult to place into third gear and tending to vibrate audibly in position. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201033000 mi | Tail lights melted in center (brake lamp heat from LA stop traffic). Also had hatch struts replaced. Also warrantied. | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Nov 2009 |
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Oct 201027000 mi | Repaired loose seatback panel and windshield seal under warranty. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Dec 200911000 mi | Hydraulic valve lifters making excessive noise. TSB had been written by BMW but only used if customer complains. | ||
| Feb 201012000 mi | First solution did not fix valve lifter problem. Final solution was to replace the cylinder head, which BMW volunteered to do in this situation. Very pleased with the final outcome of this repair. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Washington, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Apr 2007100 mi | fixed loose gear shift knob | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201325100 miUS $50 | Noises fuel pump | ||
| Aug 201326100 miUS $50 | Bad O-ring caused system to vent | ||
| BMW Z4 in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 202168000 miUS $600 | Dead battery and bad spark plug wire. Also needed fluid changes | ||
| BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201448500 miUS $150 | Lines seeping, replaced Headlight washer line broken/leaking | ||
| Jun 201451000 mi | Line to headlight washer fell off. Replaced unnecessarily complicated BMW part with $0.25 hose clamp - problem fixed. | ||
| Jul 201451500 miUS $150 | Windshield Seal cracked | ||
| Apr 201557200 mi | Rear end leak Coolant hose leak Exterior trim underbody replaced | ||
| Jan 201656300 miUS $284 | Front left Xenon out | ||
| Feb 201662300 miUS $300 | Dealer had to fix third party mistake, water pump pulley misaligned, ruined belt and water pump, both replaced. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Oregon, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201349000 miUS $1200 | Convertible top would not go down after pulling from winter storage. Electric/hydraulic motor had seized. Water in the case. Had to replace motor. Convertible top motor failed (water in the case). Replaced motor. | ||
| Sep 201698000 miUS $869 | Misfire on cylinder 6. Car running very rough. Replace all plugs and coils (typical of a 100k mile service) | ||
| Jun 2017102000 miUS $350 | Right side motor mount and one of the two bolts broke. | ||
| Sep 2017103000 miUS $500 | Diagnose intermittent alternator operation. Fails when hot. Owner decided to drive on battery and self-repair later. Swapped in good battery and drove the ~150 miles home. | ||
| Sep 2018108000 miUS $408 | Replaced the alternator, and the two related accessory belts | ||
| Mar 2021111000 miUS $25 | Replaced cracked windshield washer fluid reservoir. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - May 2016 | |||
| Mar 201026000 mi | Steering was very hard. Even more so than it normally is on my Z4m. Dealer found the cap for steering fluid reservoir missing. As a result the pump was damaged and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 201659000 miUS $500 | Placing of the convertible top motor is terrible. If convertible top drain is clogged (also terribly designed) the motor is flooded and corrodes. Huge number of failures on forums. Repair is very extensive and require removal of soft top. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2016 - Aug 2023 | |||
| Jun 201965720 miC $5 | top wouldn't open. pump noise but no action. Was operately slowly and jerkily before that. removed soft top and confirmed the banjo bolts on pump were not tightened properly from a previous pump replacement and leaked hydraulic fluid. Removed balance of fluid and replaced with new fluid. Tightened banjo bolts and reinstalled. | ||
| Jun 202275640 miC $18 | windshield washer motor leaking fluid. | ||
| Aug 202379980 miC $1800 | OEM battery finally failed die to age and faulty alternator. Driveability severely affected, cruise inoperative, on board computer constantly resetting, multiple dash lights randomly illuminated, noticeable hesitation and finally stalling completely. Battery completely discharged. Replaced battery and no improvement. Alternator output appropriate voltage couldn't check regulator board but dash voltmeter extremely erratic. Alternator replaced and the random failures have left the electrical system. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201425000 mi | Rain sensor for wipers did not work after windshield replaced due to stone. Unable to fix sensor or understand why it wasn't working. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Aug 201024000 mi | Tightened the front sway bar. | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jan 201129760 mi | N52 exhaust lifter replacement under warranty. http://www.rtsauto.com/bmw-e90-valve-train-lifter-ticknoise/ N52 exhaust lifter replacement under warranty. http://www.rtsauto.com/bmw-e90-valve-train-lifter-ticknoise/ | ||
| Mar 201131000 mi | Head gasket oil leak | ||
| Jun 201132240 mi | Knocking or creaking sound in rear suspension. Dealer says they retorqued and relubricated all rear suspension parts. Seems to have fixed it. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201464900 miUS $109 | Battery would die after a week of non use. Replaced battery with one from bj s for $109.00 with 720 cca. Original was only 520 cca. Found center console switch was defective. | ||
| Jun 201569000 miUS $400 | Front control arm bushings and rear springs | ||
| Dec 201571000 mi | D2s xenon bulbs replaced | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2007 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jun 20072800 mi | outside temperature sensor failed | ||
| Aug 201032000 miUS $80 | power top stopped working (2nd time since new. Power top motor failed again. Warranty replaced motor. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Tennessee, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 201440000 miUS $3800 | ABS Braking System. ABS Module and Hydraulic Pump replaced due to failure. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| May 201031600 mi | Cyclic vibration at highway speeds. Owners notice the vibration, BMW does not seem able to "Feel" the vibration. | ||
| Nov 201033900 mi | Power Convertible top motor quit and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jul 201125000 mi | Brake and DSC light on, car pulled hard to left. Steering sensor replaced. Problem solved. | ||
| Jul 201434000 miUS $3540 | ABS sensor light came on. Dynamic Stability Control module failed. No repair attempted, as estimate for replacement was ridiculously high Belt tensioner leaking, replacement advised. Did not repair at this time. Control arm bushings worn, replacement advised, cost estimate $630. | ||
| Oct 201434200 miUS $2695 | Control arm bushings worn and replaced belt tensioner leaking and was replaced. Dynamic Stability Control module failed. ABS light was on, loss of ABS system. Replaced module, Estimate for repair was $3500, BMW NA authorized goodwill out-of-warranty repair, cost to owner was $1289. | ||
| BMW Z4 in North Carolina, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201251700 mi | left foglight contained trapped moisture Plastic fitting in retractable headliner had broken, leading to droop in headliner. | ||
| Feb 201689000 miUS $700 | Audible clunking coming from differential area. Driveshaft had to be dropped to allow lubrication of coupling. Completed inspection II. Audible clunking coming from differential area. Driveshaft had to be dropped to allow lubrication of coupling. | ||
| Sep 201698000 miUS $50 | One bi-xenon bulb was turning red, indicating end of life. Replaced both bulbs to ensure color and brightness match. Windshield cowl had become brittle, pieces were breaking off. | ||
| Sep 2017110000 miUS $216 | Right front wheel speed sensor failed, resulting in disabling of ABS and traction control system | ||
| Dec 2017113000 miUS $913 | Water pump failed. Pump is electrically boosted, and this wasn't achieving proper speed, resulting in engine overheating. Thermostat was replaced for good measure, because it has to be removed anyway to get to the pump. | ||
| May 2021141000 miUS $1684 | Clutch replacement. It was starting to slip. With 140k miles on it, I concluded it was starting to wear out and opted to replace. | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z4 in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201033000 mi | The xenon light turned off one night.. got it replaced | ||
| Jan 201137000 mi | Computer enter transport mode, no ac, defroster available | ||
| Apr 201139200 mi | Found leak on driveway, traced it to transmission pan, was later told it was the mechatronic Xenon auto level also did not work. | ||
| Aug 201351000 miUS $100 | Coolant light came on | ||
| Nov 201352000 mi | Check engine came on, rough idle | ||
| Dec 201352000 mi | Engine studdering, pull codes and order coil to test, bad coil on #2 | ||
| Mar 201453000 mi | Convertible top will not open or close. Replaced motor | ||
| Jun 201457000 miUS $200 | Replaced accessory belt Replace brake pads, sensor, caliper, bleeder. Bleed screw broke off, replaced entire caliper. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201836000 mi | fuel cannister and pcv valve | ||
| BMW Z4 in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 20089000 mi | Windshield wiper control stopped working - wipers never turned on. Fixed under warranty at 1-year service. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 201147000 mi | Leaking transmission fluid from area around drain pan. Dealer replace trans pan seal and some other tube I'm not familiar with. Trans fluid replaced due to dropping the pan. | ||
| BMW Z4 in South Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 201014000 miUS $5 | Light inside center storage compartment would not go off. Door that controlled the light was damaged. New door was ordered and installed. | ||
| BMW Z4 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201462000 miUS $1300 | Transmission pan leaking Coil springs rear replaced | ||
| Aug 201464500 miUS $100 | Cable making noise | ||
| Nov 201466000 miUS $150 | Original battery replaced Solenoid dirty, cleaned and changed oil | ||
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Alabama, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Apr 201137500 mi | Driver's cup holder replaced. Both bump-stops under hood replaced. | ||
| Mar 201473000 miUS $3500 | This trip was a game changer... Transmission leak, Cam timing thingy, Sensor leak, Inspection II, and the power top motor died. The dealer failed to inform me that the drain system for the top needed to be checked occasionally. | ||
| Jun 201585000 mi | Power top motor broke again within almost a year. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201689000 miUS $1500 | Oil leaking from the valve cover. Replaced gasket, didn't solve the problem. Replaced the entire valve cover. | ||
| Feb 201790000 miUS $200 | Replaced lower control arm. Replaced coolant expansion tank. | ||
| Oct 201795000 miUS $1500 | Water pump failed, replaced pump, thermostat, and a hose. | ||
| BMW Z4 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016116700 miUS $700 | Valve cover gasket leaking oil. | ||
| Dec 2016121000 miUS $800 | Coolant expansion tank had to be replaced. Oil filter housing and cooler gaskets were leaking. | ||
2006.5 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z4 in Arizona, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201026000 mi | Intermittent headlight not working | ||
| Mar 201027000 mi | Retractable nav display intermittantly would not open. | ||
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