BMW Z4
The 2026 BMW Z4 presents an average reliability outlook, primarily due to its newness and limited field data.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2025 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2024 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
| 2023 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 | 23-26 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.41 | 24-32 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.84 | 9.41 | — |
| 2020 | 24 | 31 | 26 | 9.8 | 7.59 | 9.05 | 22-26 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.35 | 8.4 | — |
| 2016 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2015 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | 17-26 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | 17-23 mpg combined |
| 2013 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2012 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2011 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | chassis_cab | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 255-382 hp | 295-369 lb-ft | Inline-4 / Inline-6 |
| 2022 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | 255-382 hp | 294-369 lb-ft | Inline-6 / I4 |
| 2021 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | B58 | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 335-382 hp | 365-369 lb-ft | Inline-6 |
| 2019 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 240-335 hp | 260-332 lb-ft | Inline-6 |
| 2014 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | N54/N55 | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 300-335 hp | 300-335 lb-ft | Inline-6 |
| 2013 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (AM-S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Note | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $53,795, MSRP range: $53,795 - $66,295, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2023 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/5/2026 | — | USD | $53,795 | $53,795 - $66,295 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2023 model year. | llm_estimate | 6/5/2026 | — | — |
| 2022 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $49,900, MSRP range: $49,900 - $64,695, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2022 model year. Destination charges and optional extras are not included., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/5/2026 | — | USD | $49,900 | $49,900 - $64,695 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2022 model year. Destination charges and optional extras are not included. | llm_estimate | 6/5/2026 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $49,700 - $68,700, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP range for the 2020 BMW Z4 models (sDrive30i and M40i)., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/4/2026 | — | USD | — | $49,700 - $68,700 | 0.9 | MSRP range for the 2020 BMW Z4 models (sDrive30i and M40i). | llm_estimate | 6/4/2026 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $49,700 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $49,700 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $48,950, MSRP range: $48,950 - $65,800, Confidence: 0.8, notes: Original base MSRP for the 2015 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 4/7/2026 | — | USD | $48,950 | $48,950 - $65,800 | 0.8 | Original base MSRP for the 2015 model year. | llm_estimate | 4/7/2026 | — | — |
| 2014 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $48,700 - $65,000, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP range for 2014 BMW Z4 models (sDrive28i, sDrive35i, sDrive35is)., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 7/4/2026 | — | USD | — | $48,700 - $65,000 | 0.7 | MSRP range for 2014 BMW Z4 models (sDrive28i, sDrive35i, sDrive35is). | llm_estimate | 7/4/2026 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Standard | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 281 | 9.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 281 | 9.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 2 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 97.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 97.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 281 | 9.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 97.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 97.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 97.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 1 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 97.2 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 250 | 8.8 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 227 | 8 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | nhtsaSafetyRatings | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 BMW Z4 C N/A RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2026 BMW Z4 C N/A RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | 2024 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2024 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 2023 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2023 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | — | optional | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard |
| 2022 | 2022 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2022 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | — | optional | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2021 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2020 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 2019 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | Rated vehicle: 2019 BMW Z4 C RWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard |
| 2016 | 2016 BMW Z4 C RWD | — | Rated vehicle: 2016 BMW Z4 C RWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 BMW Z4 presents an average reliability outlook, primarily due to its newness and limited field data.
2025
The 2025 BMW Z4 presents an excellent reliability outlook with no reported recalls or complaints, earning it an 'Excellent' public verdict.
2024
The 2024 BMW Z4 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged by NHTSA.
2023
The 2023 BMW Z4 offers engaging performance, but buyers must prioritize inspecting the **automatic transmission control module** due to potential failure.
2022
The 2022 BMW Z4 offers engaging driving dynamics, but a potential **electrical system fire risk** related to the starter assembly necessitates thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2021
The 2021 BMW Z4 offers engaging driving dynamics, but potential buyers must be aware of significant recall activity.
2020
The 2020 BMW Z4 offers engaging performance, but a history of critical recalls, particularly concerning the fuel system and braking assist, warrants a cautious approach.
2019
The 2019 BMW Z4 presents a compelling, albeit complex, used-car proposition.
2016
The 2016 BMW Z4 offers engaging driving dynamics but carries an average reliability rating.
2015
The 2015 BMW Z4 offers engaging driving dynamics, but potential buyers must be aware of a critical recall concerning the water pump's electrical system and fire risk.
2014
The 2014 BMW Z4 offers engaging performance but demands careful inspection due to significant recall activity on critical systems like brakes and cooling.
2013
The 2013 BMW Z4 offers engaging driving dynamics but warrants careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2012
The 2012 BMW Z4 offers engaging driving dynamics but demands careful consideration due to significant safety recalls concerning its steering and braking systems.
2011
The 2011 BMW Z4 presents a compelling roadster experience, but its below-average reliability verdict demands careful consideration.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW Z4?
Carfocal currently has 14 published Z4 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 BMW Z4 presents an average reliability outlook, primarily due to its newness and limited field data.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the BMW Z4 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW Z4. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bmw z4 presents an average reliability outlook, primarily due to its newness and limited field data. and given the 'average' reliability verdict and the model's newness, the 2026 bmw z4's long-term value proposition is still developing. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
14 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW Z4?
Across Carfocal's published Z4 guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads, Battery, and Radiator Hose. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads, Battery, and Radiator Hose.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 14
- Years tracked
- 14
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints