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BMW Z4 2019–2026 (G29)

BMW Z4
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY 4.0 · source
Price
$49,700–$67,500
MPG
28
  • Strength: Strong driving fun
  • Watch-out: Poor passenger space
  • Watch-out: Below-average running costs
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How it scores for you10 scores
The grown-up roadster — Supra bones, a robust B58, and a near-spotless complaint record — trading the last degree of edge for daily comfort.
Reliability50

Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 3 of its 12 recalls were serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +3 points for its wider reputation.

Safety50

Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.

Running costs39

About $2,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 39% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility40

9.9 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 40% of other coupes we track.

Passenger space15

Two seats, adequate width, and a 9.9 cu ft trunk — sports-car packaging.

Driving fun75

The M40i's B58 and quick chassis — it shares Supra bones — make it the best-driving Z4 yet, if softer-edged than a Cayman.

Tech68

Live Cockpit screens and modern assists — rare kit in the roadster class.

Comfort62

Supple for a sports car with a quiet soft-top; genuinely daily-usable.

Value retention40

Luxury brands like BMW tend to lose value faster than average.

Capability0

No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.

Safety & recalls22 recalls

Not yet rated by NHTSA.

22 recalls across 2019–2023

  • Recall — Electrical: software; visibility: power window devices and controls (2023)
  • Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (2023)
  • Recall — Electrical: software; visibility: power window devices and controls (2022)

2026

No recorded issues.

2025

No recorded issues.

2024

No recorded issues.

2023

  • RecallElectrical: software; visibility: power window devices and controls23V099000

    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, M

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)23V821000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i

2022

  • RecallElectrical: software; visibility: power window devices and controls23V099000

    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, M

  • RecallElectrical: starter assembly: relay25V636000

    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.

  • RecallElectrical: starter assembly26V056000

    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, 20

2021

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly20V700000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

  • RecallSeat belts21V554000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (2

  • RecallEngine21V598000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical

  • RecallElectrical: starter assembly: relay25V636000

    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.

  • RecallElectrical: starter assembly26V056000

    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, 20

2020

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera19V684000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Con

  • RecallExterior lighting: headlights19V850000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.

  • RecallExterior lighting: headlights20V516000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflec

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly20V700000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

  • RecallEngine21V598000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical

  • RecallElectrical: starter assembly: relay25V636000

    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.

2019

  • RecallEngine19V732000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.

  • RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera19V684000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Con

  • RecallSteering: linkages: tie rod assembly20V355000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly

  • RecallExterior lighting: headlights20V516000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflec

  • RecallEngine21V598000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical

  • RecallElectrical: starter assembly: relay25V636000

    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.

Cost to own$36,100 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$49,700–$67,500

Estimated used price, by model year

2026$62,800–$67,500
2025$47,800–$56,100
2024$41,800–$49,100
2023$36,500–$42,900
2022$31,900–$37,400
2021$27,700–$32,500
2020$24,600–$28,900
2019$21,800–$25,500

$2,900/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $49,700–$67,500
Efficiency28 MPG
Seats2
DrivetrainRWD
PowertrainGas

City MPG

25

Highway MPG

32

Combined MPG

28

Horsepower

255 hp

Doors

2

Cargo volume

9.9 cu ft

Limited data — dimensions unavailable.

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