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2022 BMW Z4 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW Z4, spanning 2 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2022 BMW Z4. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups2distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJanuary 30, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2022 BMW Z4 recall campaigns

The 2022 BMW Z4 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V056000 dated January 30, 2026.
PARK OUTSIDE
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
September 23, 2025
Potential units
199,674campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Why it matters: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

Owner notification: February 6, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
January 30, 2026
Potential units
87,394campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

Why it matters: Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Owner notification: March 27, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V099000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY
Report received
February 17, 2023
Potential units
3,193campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems.".

Why it matters: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner notification: April 18, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2022 BMW Z4?

The most frequent component groups in 2022 BMW Z4 campaign records are Electrical System (3), Visibility (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System3
Visibility1