Bmw Z4 2002

Model Z4 made in 2002 by Bmw got 4 consumer complains as well as 39 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2002

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SI-B65-75-0604/01/200910029605Bmw: the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe07/13/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SI B12 12 1006/01/201010037702Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rm06/03/2011
SI B12 55 0601/01/201110037700Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm06/03/2011
SI B12 12 1006/01/201010037702Ready06/03/2011
SI B12 55 0601/01/201110037700Ready06/03/2011
12110402/01/200410012782Retrofit the power supply cable for the thermal oil level sensor. *eh03/28/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SIB-11-08-0307/01/201010037010Ready04/27/2011
SIB-11-08-0307/01/201010037010Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm04/27/2011
SIB-12-20-0711/01/200710032812Bmw vehicle: m54/m56-mixture too lean-fault codes 2882/2883 are stored in the dme. complaints that service engine soon light is illuminated. the fault codes 2882/2883-fuel trim, mixture too lean are stored in the dme. possible causes ma05/26/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
SIB-12-24-0711/01/200710032814Bmw vehicle: s54-catalyst protection mode while the vehicle is low on fuel. complaints that the vehicle has no power during heavy acceleration. fuel reserve light is illuminated and the fuel level, when measured with the service tester,05/26/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-14-1011/01/201010041281Ready09/26/2011
SIB-63-14-1011/01/201010041281Bmw: the rear lamp is not water tight due to cracks due to stress. water may enter the lamp. *rm09/26/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
SIB-63-14-1011/01/201010041281Ready09/26/2011
SIB-63-14-1011/01/201010041281Bmw: the rear lamp is not water tight due to cracks due to stress. water may enter the lamp. *rm09/26/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SIB-12-24-0711/01/200710032814Bmw vehicle: s54-catalyst protection mode while the vehicle is low on fuel. complaints that the vehicle has no power during heavy acceleration. fuel reserve light is illuminated and the fuel level, when measured with the service tester,05/26/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER
SIB-12-20-0711/01/200710032812Bmw vehicle: m54/m56-mixture too lean-fault codes 2882/2883 are stored in the dme. complaints that service engine soon light is illuminated. the fault codes 2882/2883-fuel trim, mixture too lean are stored in the dme. possible causes ma05/26/2010
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SIB-23-01-0804/01/201110040045Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm08/15/2011
SIB-23-01-0804/01/201110040045Ready08/15/2011
24030310/01/200624030310002148Harsh 3-2 and 2-1 downshifts (with clunk noise) when coming to a stop. *tt updated. *kb08/14/2003
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SIB-28-02-0806/01/201010036980Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-28-02-0806/01/201010036980Ready04/25/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
SI-B72-02-0908/01/200910030843Bmw: belt tensioner harnesses. a repair harness for the front seat safety belt tensioners at the belt retractors may have been improperly installed. *pe12/09/2009
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
SI-B72-02-0908/01/200910030843Bmw: belt tensioner harnesses. a repair harness for the front seat safety belt tensioners at the belt retractors may have been improperly installed. *pe12/09/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SI-B-34-11-0808/01/200910030844Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). a part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles lis12/09/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SI-B-34-11-0808/01/200910030844Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). a part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles lis12/09/2009
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Ready04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm04/25/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Ready04/25/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY
SIB-51-42-1011/01/201010037464Ready05/24/2011
SIB-51-42-1011/01/201010037464Bmw: water is leaking into the luggage compartment due to a damaged seal on rear vents. *rm05/24/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
SIB-51-42-1011/01/201010037464Bmw: water is leaking into the luggage compartment due to a damaged seal on rear vents. *rm05/24/2011
SIB-51-42-1011/01/201010037464Ready05/24/2011
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SIB-51-42-1011/01/201010037464Ready05/24/2011
SIB-51-42-1011/01/201010037464Bmw: water is leaking into the luggage compartment due to a damaged seal on rear vents. *rm05/24/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SIB-33-01-0207/01/201110040853Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. when turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm09/13/2011
SIB-33-01-0207/01/201110040853Ready09/13/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
05/04/201056000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 bmw z4. the contact noticed the steering was very hard to handle while attempting to turn and the vehicle shift in the next lane of traffic. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnostic located the failure at the power steering electronic sensor. the manufacturer advised they weren