2002 BMW Z4 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 BMW Z4. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Electronic power steering light came on while driving down the highway lost power assisted ability. Steering wheel was difficult, back to the old manual days.. Never thought to ask why..but vehicle always had a detent quirk since 2003..just thought it typical for how a sports car was designed.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z4. After the vehicle was purchased, the contact discovered that the power steering became difficult to control. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw z4. The contact stated that the steering wheel became very hard to handle while attempting to make a turn causing the vehicle to shift into the next lane. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the power steering electronic sensor failed. The…”
“But bought with less than 12,500 miles, they found turned unstable situation, has been unable to find what the reason, at times almost a major accident when driving, the tire does not feel sticky, but on the highway, the car is all over the place (like a drunk driver), the steering feels very…”
“But bought with less than 12,500 miles, they found turned unstable situation, has been unable to find what the reason, at times almost a major accident when driving, the tire does not feel sticky, but on the highway, the car is all over the place (like a drunk driver), the steering feels very…”
“But bought with less than 12,500 miles, they found turned unstable situation, has been unable to find what the reason, at times almost a major accident when driving, the tire does not feel sticky, but on the highway, the car is all over the place (like a drunk driver), the steering feels very…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 BMW Z4 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.