The 2022 BMW Z4 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk tied to the engine starter relay, which can corrode, overheat, and short circuit.
The starter relay issue is covered by two separate recall filings, though the underlying danger is the same: a corroded relay builds heat and can ignite a fire in the engine bay. Beyond the fire risk, there is a software recall affecting Z4 sDrive30i and Z4 M40i trims. A bug in the window and sunroof control software can allow the windows or sunroof to close on their own without the key present, which raises the risk of trapping someone inside the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
After removing the digital key, the vehicle's control software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to close, violating safety standards for power-operated windows.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Electronic Control Unit software at no cost. Digital key access via cellular and Wi-Fi will be disabled until the update is installed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
