2001 BMW Z3 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 BMW Z3, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2001 Bmw Z3. Consumer writes in regards to several vehicle problems and unsatisfactory customer service from dealership. The consumer stated he purchased the vehicle on ebay. When the vehicle was arrived and then evaluated, he was informed the tires were over 10 years old, several lights were inoperable, both fog light and left parking and turning lights did not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567172, filed 2014-03“M series. Shortly after starting vehicle it will stall when slowing down. This happens about 75 % of the time. Vehicle taken to dealer 3-4 times, and engine computer was updated. However, this did not solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #899932, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10037702Jun 1, 2010Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW Z3
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW Z3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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