NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 BMW Z4 Safety Record
The 2024 BMW Z4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 BMW Z4 has no federal crash-test ratings from NHTSA, precluding a computed Safety Index score. This absence of data means no star ratings are available for frontal, side, or rollover impacts. The federal record does show a clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero open recall campaigns. A single unverified owner complaint is on file. This lack of crash-test information from NHTSA does not indicate the vehicle is safe or unsafe; it simply confirms that no federal crash-safety assessment exists for this model year.
The 2024 BMW Z4 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 BMW Z4?
The 2024 BMW Z4 has no federal crash test ratings. No tested sibling years are available in the NHTSA record to offer a parallel crash safety reference point. This model year has zero recall campaigns, indicating no federal safety defect has prompted a manufacturer correction. Only a single engine-related complaint is on file, representing a minimal complaint volume. The Z4 sits in the Clean burden band, the lightest category in the recall and complaint record. This designation reflects the vehicle's federal paper trail, not its crash test performance. Shoppers should continue to monitor nhtsa.gov for updates to this record.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
The 2024 BMW Z4 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been named in a recall, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued for this model year. There is nothing in the federal recall record requiring owner action at this time.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY26V438000
Risk: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall 26V0
Reported 2026-07-08
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 BMW Z4?
NHTSA has one complaint on file for the 2024 BMW Z4, with the Engine listed as the top component. That single report is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been confirmed by NHTSA or any other authority. The complaint record shows zero alleged crashes, zero alleged fires, zero alleged injuries, and zero alleged deaths.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 BMW Z4?
The 2024 BMW Z4 has been free of recalls at the time of this publication. Buyers of any used vehicle should always check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov for open recalls.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 BMW Z4, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2024 BMW Z4, meaning no federal safety defect correction has been issued for this model year.
- One unverified consumer complaint naming the Engine has been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in that record.
- The Clean burden band assigned to the 2024 BMW Z4 reflects its recall and complaint record only and is not a crash-safety rating or a substitute for NHTSA star scores.
FAQ2024 BMW Z4 safety questions
Was the 2024 BMW Z4 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 BMW Z4 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 BMW Z4. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 BMW Z4?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2024 BMW Z4. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW Z4 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.