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1998–2001 · 3 model years

BMW Z3 Roadster recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199819 complaints
Most recalls20010 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201998: 19 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 17 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 8 complaints, 0 recalls199820002001
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2001 Z3 Roadster—19–21 mpg080010
2000 Z3 Roadster—19–20 mpg0170010
1998 Z3 Roadster—18–24 mpg0191010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Structure15
  • Air bags9
  • Power train7
  • Suspension6
  • Electrical system3
  • Tires2
  • Seats2
  • Fuel system, gasoline2