The 2006 BMW Z4 has 91 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and air bags. Owners most often flag e85/e86 & e89 generations:.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 BMW Z4 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 Z4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2024) to 414 (2003). With 91 complaints, the 2006 Z4 sits abovethe model's median of 21.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 19V273000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase v…
engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Campaign 22V119000BMW 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 (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i);…
Sentiment is highly dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. For the current generation (G29), the Z4 M40i variant receives extremely positive feedback from owners, described as "insanely good," "stupid fast," "incredible…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Z4. See the full Z4 owner picture and every model year.
Used Z4 listings typically run $11,995–$35,742 across 2003 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Z4 year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.