2011 BMW Z4 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2011 BMW Z4, 15% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“I've noticed that my rear passenger tire was losing pressure even after inflating it multiple times so I brought the car into Bmw of murrieta to get the wheels inspected. It was verified by their technicians that both rear rims were cracked and that it would cost and estimate of nearly $1,800 to replace. I denied the repair/replacement as I didn't believe I should pay out of pocket for what I believe is a manufacturer defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10920366, filed 2016-10, 77,500 miles“The wheels on the car developed hair line fractures, one wheel was damaged to the point it would not keep inflated. Google has many complaints posted , I inquired to Bmw dealer without resolve. I decided to replace the wheels at my expense.”
NHTSA complaint #11000885, filed 2017-06, 34 miles“Blow out at 70 MPH, replaced rear passenger tire at Bmw with same run flats. Next day flat, returned to dealership where they said I had 2 hairline cracks in same wheel, which needed replacement. I noticed a ton of complaints and similar problems with these 296 style 19 inch rims.”
NHTSA complaint #10505850, filed 2013-04, 18,000 miles“In the morning of october 23rd, I've noticed the low tire pressure warning indicator (tpm) turn on in my car for the rear passenger wheel. It appeared to be completely flat. With the runt flat tire, I drove carefully to the nearest gas station to fill the tire with air to specification of 42 PSI. Hours later, I check the pressure to see if it holds. The tire lost significant pressure and the tpm turned on again. I once again went to the nearest gas station to fill the tire with air and hours later, it lost pressure again, eventually going completely flat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10918687, filed 2016-10, 77,400 miles“I'm a owner of 2011 Bmw Z4 35i with 296 style wheels. Bmw's 296 style wheel considered has design defects by most of owners, since they really easily cracked without impact. Reason why 296 style wheels got easily cracked definitely seems flawed design, and it can be proved by other wheels with same diameter don't have these kind of problem. Also fatigue structure failure means, structure strength of wheel design wasn't properly reviewed. Also Bmw changed its design of inner barrel to reinforce strength around 2012. …”
NHTSA complaint #10782170, filed 2015-10, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147136May 1, 2015Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW Z4
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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