Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2022 BMW Z4 recalls (3)

3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2022 BMW Z4. 1 carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.

3recalls

1owner complaints

45+service bulletins

1do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2022 BMW Z4. Check your Z4 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2022 BMW Z4 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Electrical System · NHTSA 26V056000
Jan 30, 2026Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk
Fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V056000 →
Electrical System · NHTSA 25V636000
Sep 23, 2025Electrical System:Starter Assembly:RelayPark outside
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
Full recall details for 25V636000 →
Visibility · NHTSA 23V099000
Feb 17, 2023Visibility:Power Window Devices and Controls
Problem
BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Risk
Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Fix
Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 23V099000 →

2022 BMW Z4 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW Z4. BMW has issued at least 45 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Electrical System1
Visibility1

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (17)
Electrical System (16)
Visibility (5)
Structure (4)
Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
Lane Departure (3)

Read BMW Z4 owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW Z4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“The contact owns a 2022 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V099000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
2022 BMW Z4May 3, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11520301

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2022 BMW Z4 recalls (3)

3recalls

1owner complaints

45+service bulletins

1do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2022 BMW Z4. Check your Z4 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2022 BMW Z4 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Electrical System · NHTSA 26V056000

Jan 30, 2026Electrical System:Starter Assembly

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Full recall details for 26V056000 →

Electrical System · NHTSA 25V636000

Sep 23, 2025Electrical System:Starter Assembly:RelayPark outside

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

Full recall details for 25V636000 →

Visibility · NHTSA 23V099000

Feb 17, 2023Visibility:Power Window Devices and Controls

Problem: BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
Risk: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Full recall details for 23V099000 →

2022 BMW Z4 complaints and service bulletins

Most-reported components

Electrical System1

Visibility1

Service bulletins by component

Equipment (17)

Electrical System (16)

Visibility (5)

Structure (4)

Engine and Engine Cooling (3)

Lane Departure (3)

What people reported

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW Z4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“The contact owns a 2022 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V099000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”

2022 BMW Z4May 3, 2023

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11520301

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.