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Body and structurePart report

2005 BMW Z4 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 191 total for the year
Median mileage
99,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 BMW Z4, 1% of the 191 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the heavy plastic interior liner panel fell on his head. The contact stated that the plastic cover was used to hide the windshield clasps that hold the convertible top in place when the convertible top was closed. The contact attempted to reattach the plastic liner however, the fasteners had fractured. The contact placed the plastic liner into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated while driving, the rear view of the vehicle was blocked by the detached plastic liner. …”

NHTSA complaint #11603228, filed 2024-07, 99,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020120%
2019120%
2013229%
200713%
200611%
200511%
200431%
200382%

Other parts of the 2005 BMW Z4

Steering
172 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW Z4

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology