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2014 BMW Z4: common problems and reliability
· E89One of the weaker Z4 years.
21 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Z4?The 2014 BMW Z4 has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag retractable hardtop electrical harness wires fatiguing and breaking at the joints.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 BMW Z4 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Z4 years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Z4?
Across the 20 Z4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 414 (2003). With 21 complaints, the 2014 Z4 sits about the same as the model's median of 19.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Z4
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 14V627000BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Campaign 13V454000BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
engine and engine cooling:cooling system:pump
Campaign 24V608000BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
What owners report on the E89 Z4
Owners of the E89 Z4 generally regard it as a beautiful, distinctive roadster that has held its value unusually well for a BMW, with the retractable hardtop and the DCT transmission drawing particular praise.
- RecurrentRetractable hardtop electrical harness wires fatiguing and breaking at the joints
- RecurrentHardtop tray and roof mechanism repairs
- RecurrentSqueaks and creaks from the dash, center console, steering column, behind the seat, and the hardtop
- RecurrentCracked or fractured wheels
- RecurrentHigh-pressure fuel pump failure
Owner insights for the E89 Z4. Read the full E89 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Z4 listings typically run $13,934–$38,487.
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