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2003 BMW Z4 Roadster
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 423 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES, THIS CONNECTION CAN DETACH.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18" TIRES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TIRE HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS TO THE RIM.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, INCOMPATIBLE ELECTRONIC AIR BAG SYSTEM PROCESSORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
460 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster?
EPA figures for the 2003 BMW Z4 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 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 BMW Z4 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 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster?
Owners have filed 460 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster, most often about: Steering, Air Bags, Electrical System. 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.