Cars › BMW › Z4 › G29 Checklist: G29 BMW Z4 2019–2026
What to look for on this generation, worst first. Tick each line as you check it.
The inspection sheet : mark up every panel, what is underneath and how it drives.
Look for 5
Known problems, and how to check for each.
Services to ask about 1
Scheduled work a seller can show records for. The G29's schedule has 3 more services, on its page. Buying shows which are due at a car's miles and age.
Recalls to ask about 12
Recalls filed for these model years, newest first. Not every car is covered; check the vehicle identification number with NHTSA.
Recall 26V056000 2021–2022 Wear on a part inside the starter can make it overheat and catch fire. Dealers replace the starter. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 25V636000 2019–2022 The starter relay can corrode, overheat and short-circuit. Owners are told to park outside and away from buildings until dealers replace the starter. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 23V821000 2023 The weld seam of the automatic gearbox's control unit cover may be faulty, letting transmission oil leak into the control unit. Dealers replace the control module and fluid as needed. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 23V099000 2022–2023 With the digital key out of the car, the software may still let the windows close, which the federal power window standard does not allow. Dealers update the software. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 21V598000 2019–2021 When the engine starts, its software may cause a loss of brake assist, though the brakes still work without it. Dealers update the engine software. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 21V554000 2021 The passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor, used to hold a child seat, may switch off before the belt fully retracts. Dealers inspect the retractors and replace them as needed. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 20V700000 2020–2021 The weld joining the two halves of the fuel tank may be too weak and can fail. Dealers replace the fuel tank. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 20V516000 2019–2020 The headlights can be adjusted sideways, which the federal lighting standard does not allow. Dealers inspect and correct the adjustment plugs. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 20V355000 2019 In heat and on rough roads a steering tie rod can be damaged and may break. Dealers replace the tie rods. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 19V850000 2020 The headlight control units can fail, putting out one or both headlights. Dealers replace the control units. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 19V732000 2019 The needle roller bearings of the engine's balance shafts may have been fitted wrongly, letting a shaft come loose. Dealers replace the engine. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA Recall 19V684000 2019–2020 The backup camera's display settings can be adjusted so that the rear image no longer shows, and the setting is kept the next time the car is put in reverse. Dealers update the camera software. Ask for proof the recall work was done. NHTSA
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