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BMW Z8 recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW Z8, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 2
Total Complaints 7
Years Covered 2001–2002

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW Z8, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Engine and cooling

2 campaigns · Years: 2001

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW Z8 in NHTSA complaint data are Exterior lighting:tail lights, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan, Structure.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2002 0 3 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure:frame and members, Exterior lighting, Exterior lighting:tail lights.
2001 2 4 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan, Structure, Exterior lighting:tail lights.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Engine and engine cooling

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2001

  • Engine and engine cooling: Fan: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Fan: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.

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