2001 BMW Z3 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 BMW Z3, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Speedometor is incorrect by 9.4 miles. Vehicle is going slower than speedometor is reading. Manufacturer will not allow dealers to fix problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8001219, filed 2001-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW Z3
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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