Research · 3 model years

BMW Z3 RoadsterEvery model year, 1998–2001

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 44 owner complaints for the BMW Z3 Roadster. The 1998 model year has the most complaints (19).

01 —Model years

BMW Z3 Roadster years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2001080Not rated20
20000170Not rated19
19980191Not rated21
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
199819
200017
20018

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026