2008 BMW Z4 Engine cooling 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 engine cooling of the 2008 BMW Z4, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 2008 Bmw Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the recall parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11109664, filed 2018-07“The contact owns a 2008 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11487839, filed 2022-10Related recalls
- 22V119000Mar 2, 2022BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV…Covers: BMW Z4 2006–2011, 3 Series 2006–2012, 128I 2008–2013 +3 more
- 17V683000Oct 30, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si…Covers: BMW Z4 2007–2011, 328I 2007–2011, 525I 2007–2011 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10181214Sep 1, 2020Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This…
- 10151247Apr 1, 2016N51, N52, N52K and N52T Engines: Various Eccentric Shaft Sensor Faults stored in the DME - Diagnostic Hints. The customer may complain about one of the following: Rough engine…
- 10148087Jul 1, 2014External Engine Oil Leaks and Repairs. During the vehicle's operational life, normal engine oil seepage or sweating, in addition to accumulated road dust, dirt and grime in the…
- 10045279Jul 1, 2012Bmw: a failure of the turbocharger wastegates, caused by a defect, has an emissions extended warranty, 8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever comes first, not otherwise falling…
- 10042684Sep 1, 2011Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting…
- 10041276Aug 1, 2010Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. Internal dmtl pump failure.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 40% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 3 | 60% |
| 2011 | 7 | 15% |
| 2010 | 3 | 30% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 11% |
| 2007 | 6 | 18% |
| 2006 | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW Z4
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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