CarRecallWatchThe 2002 BMW Z8 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (2 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2002 BMW Z8 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 BMW Z8.
Most common 2002 BMW Z8 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW Z8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW Z8. WHILE STATIONARY, THE TAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND WERE NOT STEADY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,400. UPDATED 10/21/16*LJ THE LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED. *JS
THIS ENTIRE MODEL RUN OF THIS HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR IS NOW EXHIBITING SIGNIFICANT FLEXING AND WEAKENING OF THE ALUMINUM FRAME DUE TO A DESIGN FAILURE. THIS IS CAUSING THE CHASSIS TO BEND AT THE AREA OF THE SHOCK TOWER CROWNS, AND CHANGE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE CAR. ALUMINUM CHASSIS CAN NOT BE FIXED, THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE COST OF THIS DESIGN FLAW IS AROUND $80,000 PER CAR ONCE THE CHASSIS GIVES WAY. YOU CAN SEE A FULL REVIEW OF THE PROBLEM HERE: HTTP://WWW.BMWZ8.US/VBB/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=400&REFERRERID=2. *AK
2002 BMW Z8 questions
Does the 2002 BMW Z8 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 BMW Z8 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW Z8?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 BMW Z8 has been fixed?
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