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2024 BMW Z4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Z4.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 BMW Z4 utilizes an S8 automatic transmission and maintains an EPA rating of 23/31/26 mpg. Reliability for this model year is high, with zero recalls and only one owner complaint cited in the engine area. This stability aligns with a broader historical trajectory from 2002 to 2023, during which annual complaints fell from a peak of 414 in 2003 to a low of one in 2022.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11429886567. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11429886567 alt 11428583896
Engine air filter13718580428 alt 13718635102
Spark plug12122455258
Battery61216806755 alt 61215B3F325
Front wiper blades61618492538
Thermostat11539494425 alt 11539468022
Cabin air filter64119382886 alt 64115A2AD31

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.9 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height51.6 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Curb weight3463 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Z4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.5–5.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.50 sec — 2023 M40i Roadster
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023M40i Roadster 3.0L Turbo I-63.50 sec12.00 sec382 hpRWD
2025M40i Roadster (Shadowline) 3.0L Turbo I-63.90 sec12.40 sec382 hpRWD
2025M40i Roadster (Shadowline) 3.0L Turbo I-64.10 sec12.60 sec382 hpRWD
2020M40i Roadster 3.0L Turbo I-63.80 sec12.30 sec382 hpRWD
2020M40i Roadster 3.0L Turbo I-63.90 sec12.30 sec382 hpRWD
2020M40i Roadster 3.0L Turbo I-63.90 sec12.40 sec382 hpRWD
2019sDrive30i Roadster (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec255 hpRWD
2019sDrive30i Roadster (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.80 sec255 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 BMW Z4 is not yet represented in the available federal database, which only extends through 2023; however, the trend across the generation shows a clear pattern of improvement. Complaints peaked dramatically in 2003 (414) and 2004 (411) during the Z4's early production years, with corresponding high recall and investigation activity, then gradually declined to near-zero levels (0-1 complaints) from 2021 through 2023. Recalls have likewise decreased from 6 (2019-2020) to just 2 in 2023, while TSBs dropped from 242 in 2019 to just 36 in 2023—indicating the vehicle has matured and major issues have been addressed through prior service actions. The sole engine-related complaint recorded for the target year (with zero crash or fire complaints) aligns with this downward complaint trend. Given that the 2023 model year shows the lowest recall count (2) and zero consumer complaints in the dataset, the 2024 model—being essentially carryover with incremental updates—represents a well-resolved vehicle that benefits from the manufacturer's addressing of earlier generation flaws; it appears to be a good year to purchase used, assuming a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection confirms no outstanding recall items remain open.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
3
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B5201202026-06-27SeatsWhen getting in or out of the vehicle, a groaning noise can be heard from the opening…
B0103242026-05-06EngineThe EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or…
B3201232026-04-06SuspensionWhen turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Z4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Z4 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.