2003 BMW Z4 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 414 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 BMW Z4, 1% of the 414 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.
“While driving at any speed driver's side door would pop open intermittently. Consumer would have to pull over to close the door. Dealership was notified, but id not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10113220, filed 2005-03, 16,000 miles“Center compartment is accessible without a key. There is a solenoid to lock the compartment, but all one has to do to open it is press the door unlock button.”
NHTSA complaint #10025631, filed 2003-07, 7 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw Z4. The contact stated that he cannot internally or externally open the passenger side door. The failure would prevent him from exiting the vehicle in the event of an emergency. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10266833, filed 2009-04, 30,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW Z4
342 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW Z4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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