BMW · 2001
2001 BMW Z3 Roadster
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
The BMW Z3 is a range of two-seater sports cars which was produced from 1995 to 2002. The body styles of the range are:2-door roadster 2-door coupé
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
41 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster?
EPA figures for the 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster?
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster, most often about: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.