BMW Z3 2002
The 2002 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 6 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
6 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THE LEFT BLINKERS STARTS BLINKING RAPIDLY AND IS VERY DIM SO NOT REALLY VISIBLE. WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF IT OPERATES NORMALLY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STATIONARY AND WHEN MOVING. I HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF SAME PROBLEMS REPORTED ON BMW FORUMS LIKE FOLLOWS: HTTPS://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTH…
AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT IS COMING IN AND OUT ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAY
2002BMW Z3. THE ABS/DSC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40MPH. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ENGAGES AND ABRUPTLY FORCES THE CAR TO PULL HARD RIGHT. THE ABS LIGHTS ON THE DISPLAY PANEL. NO BUMPS OR BAD ROAD CONDITIONS WERE EXPERIENCED PRIOR TO OR AT THE TIME THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSU…
SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM - SEAT-BELT GUIDE HAS BROKEN AS IT IS WARPED PLASTIC AND STOPPING SHORT CAN BREAK IT. IN AN ACCIDENT SEAT BELT COULD SLIP UP, OR IMPACT NECK AS IT IS NOT HELD INTO PLACE NEAR THE SEAT. DEALER WANTS $400 TO FIX WHAT SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT
TWO TIMES WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. WE HAVE HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. WE THOUGHT THAT THE FIRST TIME WAS A MISTAKE, THEN IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME. NO MATTER HOW HARD WE TRIED, WE COULD NOT GET THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED TO DRIVE THE CAR, EVEN THOUGH WE HAD T…
PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILURE. PRESSURE SWITCH IN PASSENGER SEAT FAILED. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *TR
Questions
- What engine does the 2002 BMW Z3 have?
- The 2002 BMW Z3 came with 2 engines: 2.5 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2002 BMW Z3?
- It gets 19 to 21 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
- Does the 2002 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 2002 BMW Z3?
- 6 owners have filed complaints, most often about Air Bags.
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