BMW Z3 seats problems by year
33 NHTSA owner complaints name the seats across 6 Z3 model years. The most reported year is 1997 with 13 reports.
| Year | Seats reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Z3 | 4 | 21% | — | |
| 2000 Z3 | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 1999 Z3 | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 1998 Z3 | 8 | 27% | — | |
| 1997 Z3 | 13 | 28% | — | |
| 1996 Z3 | 5 | 17% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the seats. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.