BMW Z3 2001
The 2001 BMW Z3 came with 2 engines: 2.5 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder. It gets 19 to 21 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA. 1 recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual · 5 speeds |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel (RWD) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,050 × 1,740 × 1,290 mm (159.4 × 68.5 × 50.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,318 kg (2,906 lb) |
| Body style | Two Seaters |
Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.
For sale in United States
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataBy version
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 20 MPG |
| 2.5 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG |
| 3.0 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG |
| 3.0 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG |
| 3.0 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG |
EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.
Recalls
Consequence · Remedy
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Common problems
19 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
Component or System Failed: The critical safety component that failed—and was deliberately tampered with—is the ABS/DSC (Anti-lock Braking System / Dynamic Stability Control) module. The compromised component is currently on the vehicle and is readily available for physical inspection upon request. How Safety Was Put …
THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS BEEN ALIGHT FOR SOMETIME. I'M NOT CERTAIN IF IT'S AN AIRBAG FAILURE OR WHETHER IT'S ON THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGER SIDE. I WAS SURPRISED NOT TO FIND MY AUTO INCLUDED IN THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL LIST EVENT. CAN YOU SHED ANY LIGHT ON THIS MATTER? IF SO, MANY THANKS IN …
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN ENGINE IS ON. *TR
2001 BMW Z3. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL VEHICLE PROBLEMS AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON EBAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ARRIVED AND THEN EVALUATED, HE WAS INFORMED THE TIRES WERE OVER 10 YEARS OLD, SEVERAL LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE, BOTH…
DOORLOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY INSIDE DOOR BREAKS, CAUSING LOCK CYLINDER NOT TO BE HELD IN PLACE & WHEN KEY IS INSERTED IN LOCK CYLINDER THE WHOLE LOCK CYLINDER JUST TURNS WITH THE KEY. MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOOR. I'M EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM WITH PASSENGER DOOR & THE DRIVERS DOOR IS STARTING TO ACT …
THE CONSUMER STATED BARREL CYLINDER IN THE PASSENGER RIGHT SIDE DOOR JUST TURNS WHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED AND TURNS AROUND AND DOES NOT ENGAGE. *BF
I HAVE A Z3 2001. THE CAR KEEPS STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN COLUMBUS OHIO HAS BEEN UNABLE DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AND ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. THEY SAID IT WAS A FUEL PUMP, THEN SAID IT WAS THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE THEN SAID THEY STILL DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT.. THEY'VE HAD IT ON AND O…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW Z3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR VALVE STEMS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON HIS VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY WERE CRACKED AND CAUSED AIR TO LEAK FROM THE TIRES. THE VALVE STEMS WERE TECH INTERNATIONAL, MODEL TR413. THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED BY TOYO. THE PART NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER FOR THE VAL…
THE FRONT TIRE DID NOT HOLD AIR.*JB
THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.*JB
THE SEAT MOTOR DID NOT WORK, DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR. *JB
THE DEALER REPLACED THE FAULTY ELECTRONIC SWITCH IGNITION ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB
Questions
- What engine does the 2001 BMW Z3 have?
- The 2001 BMW Z3 came with 2 engines: 2.5 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2001 BMW Z3?
- It gets 19 to 21 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
- Does the 2001 BMW Z3 have recalls?
- 1 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Exterior Lighting (2006-03-23).
- What are the common problems of the 2001 BMW Z3?
- 19 owners have filed complaints, most often about Air Bags.
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