BMW G29 Z4

Models and engines by year

US-market models. Chassis codes: G29. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.

Bulletins and recalls by year

Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.

Repair prices for the G29

These repairs apply to engines used in the G29. We don't have a G29-specific estimate for them yet. Each job page shows sourced owner prices from other chassis with the same engine, and you can ask us to price the job for your car.

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NHTSA safety recalls 12

• Jan 30, 2026
  Recall 26V056: engine starter 230I, 330I, 430I, 530I, X3, X4, Z4, 2021–2024. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models.
• Sep 23, 2025
  Recall 25V636: engine starter 230I, 330I, 430I, 430I CONVERTIBLE, 530I, X3, X4, Z4, 2019–2022. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
• Dec 6, 2023
  Recall 23V821: integrated transmission control unit 4 SERIES, 8 SERIES, X3, X4, X5, X6, Z4, 2023. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
• Feb 17, 2023
  Recall 23V099: digital key ECU software coding 230I, 840I, M2, M240I, M8, M850I, Z4, 2022–2023. BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M
• Aug 2, 2021
  Recall 21V598: engine management software 540I, 745LE, M340I, X3, X4, Z4, 2019–2021. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist.
• Jul 21, 2021
  Recall 21V554: passenger seat safety belt retractor 228I, 230I, 330E, 330I, 430I, 530I, 540I, M2, M235I, M240I, M3, M340I, M4, M440I, X1, X2, Z4, 2021. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts.
• Nov 12, 2020
  Recall 20V700: fuel tank Z4, 2020–2021. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
• Aug 27, 2020
  Recall 20V516: headlamp adjustment plug Z4, 2019–2020. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally.
• Jun 15, 2020
  Recall 20V355: steering gear tie rod 330I, M340I, X3, X4, Z4, 2019–2020. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
• Nov 27, 2019
  Recall 19V850: headlights 330I, Z4, 2020. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.
• Oct 15, 2019
  Recall 19V732: engine 330I, Z4, 2019–2020. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
• Sep 27, 2019
  Recall 19V684: camera 330I, 530E, 530I, 540D, 540I, 640I, 740LE, 740LI, 745LE, 750LI, 840I, M340I, M5, M550I, M850I, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z4, 2018–2020. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →

Service bulletins on file 175

• SIB 01 03 24 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2017–2025); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jun 2026
• SIB 11 10 25 Oil filter housing leak Oil filter housing leak on BMW G02/G20/G22/G23 and other models (2025); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Dec 2025
• SIB 11 01 20 Oil filter housing cracking Oil filter housing cracking on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jun 2021
• NHTSA 11029010 Front control arm fault codes Front control arm fault codes on BMW G20/G29/F30/F34 models (2019); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Over-the-air update · Feb 2026
• SIB 31 01 20 Axle fault codes Axle fault codes on BMW G20/G21/G29/F30 and other models (2019–2021); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Oct 2020
• SIB 06 25 25 Bearing Shell Return Bearing Shell Return on BMW G01/G05/G06/G11 and other models (2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Other communication · Mar 2025
• SIB 06 43 25 Oil Line Return Oil Line Return on BMW G02/G06/G20/G22 and other models (2025); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Other communication · Aug 2025
• SIB 51 12 19 Software check engine light Software check engine light on BMW G05/G06/G07/G14 and other models (2019–2024); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Jul 2024
• SIB 61 03 21 Electrical system service information Electrical system service information on BMW G05/G06/G07/G11 and other models (2016–2021); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · Feb 2024
• SIB 16 01 23 Fuel tank leak Fuel tank leak on BMW G01/G02/G05/G06 and other models (2016–2024); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. Service bulletin · Jan 2024

BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the G29. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the G29 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.

G29 specs

BMW's US figures we have on file run from 255 hp (Z4 sDrive30i) to 382 hp (Z4 M40i), with 0-60 mph as quick as 3.9 s.

A manual gearbox was offered in model years 2025–2026 (EPA listings). Full G29 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →

Common problems & maintenance

G29 buyer's guide → G29 paint and option codes G29 coding list G29 common problems → G29 maintenance schedule →

Other Z4 generations

E85 · 2006–2008 E89 · 2009–2016