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Major Problems with BMW Z3 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what BMW Z3 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Z3. Older Z3 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst BMW Z3 Problems

FRONTAL
1998 BMW Z3 June 13, 2003 Victims: 2 Mileage: 53500 miles

The driver was stopped at a light when the vehicle was impacted in the front at 45 mph. neither of the frontal air bag deployed. the seat belt also failed to properly restrain the driver. *ak *cb *nlm

AIR BAGS
2000 BMW Z3 July 29, 2002 Victims: 2

Bmw examined the z3 on august 1, 2002 and told me that the force was insufficient to cause a side air bag deployment. however my car was completely totalled and i sustained severe head injuries because the side airbag did not deploy. bmw was asked in a letter dated august 21, 2002 to supply the recorded evidence so that i could verify their conclusions. it is now october 1st and they have not complied. i believe that bmw knows that the air bag should have deployed and are not willing to admit their equipment failed. ...

SIDE/WINDOW
1999 BMW Z3 September 6, 2006 Victims: 1 Mileage: 87950 miles

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions, the front driver side air bag deployed without warning or impact to the vehicle. there was no debris or potholes present. the contact suffered cuts, bruising and scaring to the left arm. the contact drove to the hospital. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified and photos were taken of the vehicle and injuries. updated 11/16/2006 -the gas gauge and odometer were inoperative. the dealer replaced the instrument cluster. the driver's door grab handle was replaced. the rear shocks and ...

What is the most common problem with BMW Z3?

Overall the worst problem with BMW Z3 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Z3 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 13 SEATS 10 POWER TRAIN 9 BODY 8 SEAT BELTS 8 SUSPENSION 6 RETRACTOR 6 FRONTAL 6 FRAME AND MEMBERS 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 5 STRUCTURE 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4 REAR 4 SIDE/WINDOW 4 EQUIPMENT 3 STEERING 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 TIRES 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 POWER ADJUST 3 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 3 DOOR 2 FRONT 2 WIRING 2 GASOLINE 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 AIR CONDITIONER 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 MECHANICAL 1 DRUM 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 LATCH 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 IGNITION 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 ANCHORAGE 1 SWITCH 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 SIDEWALL 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 VALVE 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 ENGINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about BMW Z3 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.