# Recalls that may apply to the 2011 BMW Z4

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [23V707000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V707000.md), 2023-10-20: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2010\-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010\-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles.  The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment \(VANOS\) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
- [22V119000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V119000.md), 2022-03-02: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\). BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2008\-2013 1 Series Coupe \(128i\); 2007\-2013 3 Series Coupe \(328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive\); 2007\-2010 X3 SAV \(X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i\); 2008\-2013 1 Series Convertible \(128i\); 2006\-2011 3 Series Sedan \(325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi\); 2006\-2012 3 Series Wagon \(328i, 328i xDrive\); 2007\-2013 3 Series Convertible \(328i\); 2006\-2010 5 Series Sedan \(525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi\); 2006\-2007 5 Series Wagon \(530xi\); 2007\-2010 X5 SAV \(X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i\); 2006\-2008 Z4 Coupe \(Z4 3.0si\); and 2006\-2011 Z4 Roadster \(Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i\) vehicles.  The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation \(PCV\) valve may short circuit.
- [17V683000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V683000.md), 2017-10-30: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\). BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2008\-2011 128i and 2007\-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles.  The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation \(PCV\) valve may short circuit. Built 2006\-06\-19 to 2011\-08\-24.
- [17V067000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V067000.md), 2017-02-02: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2011\-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles.  The rear driveshaft constant velocity \(CV\) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break. Built 2011\-01\-17 to 2011\-04\-29.
- [14V176000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V176000.md), 2014-04-10: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain model year 2010\-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011\-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010\-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment \(VANOS\) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break. Built 2010\-01\-01 to 2011\-02\-28.
- [13V044000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V044000.md), 2013-02-07: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BMW is recalling certain model year 2008\-2012 1\-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007\-2011 3\-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007\-2011 3\-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007\-2011 3\-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009\-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011.  In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles.  In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1\-Series, 3\-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles.  The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791.  The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time.  Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle. Built 2009\-03\-01 to 2011\-06\-01.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2024544](/recalls/tc/2024544.md), 2024-08-15: Label. Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.  Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety.  Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
- [2023568](/recalls/tc/2023568.md), 2023-10-20: Engine. Issue: On certain vehicles, the variable camshaft timing \(VANOS\) adjustment unit housing bolts could loosen or break. As a result, the camshaft could become incorrectly adjusted and cause the engine to enter a reduced power mode \(limp mode\) or to stall while driving.  Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the VANOS bolts.
- [2022095](/recalls/tc/2022095.md), 2022-03-02: Engine. Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K 6\-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater \(blow\-by heater\) to short circuit and overheat. Note: This replaces Transport Canada recalls 2017\-470 and 2019\-170. Only vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K engine require this repair.  Safety Risk: An overheated engine PCV valve heater could create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.  Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a wire harness repair kit. BMW recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.
- [2017470](/recalls/tc/2017470.md), 2017-09-28: Engine. On certain vehicles equipped with the N52 6\-cylinder engine, an electrical short could occur in the PCV valve heater due to manufacturing irregularities. If this occurs, the surrounding plastics could overheat, melt and potentially cause a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the PCV valve heater.
- [2017242](/recalls/tc/2017242.md), 2017-05-03: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, the rivet connections for the constant velocity \(CV\) joint of the rear driveshaft may have insufficient durability. Over time, this could cause the CV joint to break, resulting in a loss of propulsion which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will  replace the CV joint. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2017\-049
- [2017049](/recalls/tc/2017049.md), 2017-02-03: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, the rivet connections for the constant velocity \(CV\) joint of the rear driveshaft may have insufficient durability. Over time, this could cause the CV joint to break, resulting in a loss of propulsion which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will check the production date of the CV joint and, if necessary, replace the CV joint.
- [2014170](/recalls/tc/2014170.md), 2014-05-13: Engine. On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home mode", limiting available engine power. In rare instances the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a collision causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace housing bolts that break and perform associated repairs for 10 years/unlimited mileage from the vehicle's in\-service date. Note: This applies only to vehicles not covered by recall 2014\-127.
- [2014127](/recalls/tc/2014127.md), 2014-04-10: Engine. On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home mode", limiting available engine power. This could increase the risk of a collision causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace affected bolts.
- [2013048](/recalls/tc/2013048.md), 2013-02-07: Electrical. On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable connection to the fuse box could fail while the vehicle is being driven.  This could interrupt the vehicle’s electrical system, resulting in engine stalling, loss of vehicle propulsion and a loss of function of various vehicle systems, such as lights.  A loss of vehicle propulsion and electrical vehicle systems, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector with an updated version.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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