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BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (5%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 714 repairs.
BMW Z4 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 BMW Z4 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 34000 mi | Leak on top where the mechatronics wiring enters the transmission. Also a leak on the seal for the transmission pan. Covered under the CPO warranty. |
2009 BMW Z4 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 33000 mi US $9200 |
Transmission shut down. Took dealer over a week to diagnos. Repair took several weeks. Out of warranty by years, not mileage. BMW shared half cost of repair. Couldn't trust car after this. Traded it in. After much deliberation, they think it was megatonics unit. Repair cost $4600 after BMW paid half. Very distressing with such low mileage |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 18000 mi | minor squeaks coming from rear axle |
| 30000 mi | Right rear axle and pinon seals on differential had minor leaks. Successfully epaired under OEM warranty. |
| 27000 mi | Clutch slips from 1st to 2nd gear with strong grinding. Replicated problem with shop foreman. After 8 days in the shop they told me that BMW now approve replacing drivetrain. |
| 21300 mi | Replaced the transmission. Cost was about $6000 paid for by BMW through warranty. Problem was grinding when shifting at high engine speeds from 1st to 2nd gear, synchronizer malfunction. |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 92000 mi US $572 |
Drive shafts Quibo bearing went bad. |
| 97000 mi US $255 |
Leaking filter gasket and mechatronic sleeve.Replaced trans filter and gaskets refilled topped off |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 14000 mi | Gear shift difficult to place into third gear and tending to vibrate audibly in position. |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57200 mi | Rear end leak |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 89000 mi US $700 |
Audible clunking coming from differential area. Driveshaft had to be dropped to allow lubrication of coupling. Completed inspection II. Audible clunking coming from differential area. Driveshaft had to be dropped to allow lubrication of coupling. |
| 31600 mi | Cyclic vibration at highway speeds. Owners notice the vibration, BMW does not seem able to "Feel" the vibration. |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $1300 |
Transmission pan leaking |
| 64500 mi US $100 |
Cable making noise |
| 47000 mi | Leaking transmission fluid from area around drain pan. Dealer replace trans pan seal and some other tube I'm not familiar with. Trans fluid replaced due to dropping the pan. |
| 39200 mi | Found leak on driveway, traced it to transmission pan, was later told it was the mechatronic Xenon auto level also did not work. |
2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 73000 mi US $3500 |
This trip was a game changer... Transmission leak, |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 61000 mi US $1800 |
Rear differential seals leaking, A/C belt cracked - after 4 years of ownership. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 9600 mi US $210 |
Had recommended oil change and brake fluid changes. Put in modified CDV and had computer settings modified. No cost for services. |
| 75020 mi | Differential seal leaking, straightforward repair with no special issues. |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Leaking shifter shaft seal Flex disc cracked |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 35420 mi | Transmission pan was leaking, I simply tightened the pan bolts a little and the leak stopped. |
| 38420 mi C $300 |
Transmission pan was leaking. New pan, gasket, filter and ATF |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26000 mi | slow automatic transmission fluid leak. |
| 27000 mi | Transmission still leaking when traded after two trips to repair it. |
2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 24000 mi | Pressure plate failure |
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 42200 mi US $392 |
Replaced rear output shaft bearings. |
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 77000 mi US $200 |
speed sensor in transmission was replaced |
2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57000 mi US $50 |
Manual transmission shifting poorly -- inconsistent and balky. Dealer diagnosed problem as internal to transmission, requiring replacement. Transmission ordered but not yet received. |
| 58000 mi | Transmission replaced. Transmission was replaced. Had been diagnosed on a previous visit but had to wait for re-manufactured transmission to be received. |
2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 124600 mi | Dreaded P0743 (torque converter). Did initial diag and reset myself and SEL returned in about 30 miles. Took it to the shop, estimate is $700 to 1k. Right now runs and drives fine other than gas mileage dropping by .4 per gal. If it worsens might fix it. |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 73000 mi US $650 |
shifter shaft seal - replaced |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi | Code P0741. The ZF 5HP19 transmission is known to have an issue with the shaft seal on the torque converter clutch. Not yet repaired as the SES light turned off after 6 consecutive start/stop cycles. |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 136800 mi US $3798 |
transmission rebuilt,rear oil seal on engine replaced |
2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 177700 mi US $2500 |
complete transmission rebuild due to a small tranny leak that was left unattended (since 11/2012) |
| 229000 mi US $1490 |
removed and replaced differential bearings |
| 99000 mi US $1000 |
Transmission shaft and linkage seal replaced due to a leak |
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