2003 BMW Z8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 BMW Z8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2003 BMW Z8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2003 BMW Z8 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 BMW Z8.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2003 BMW Z8 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2003 BMW Z8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2003 BMW Z8. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
About the BMW Z8
The BMW Z8 is a roadster produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1998 to 2003. The Z8 was developed under the codename "E52" between 1993 and 1999, through the efforts of a design team led by Chris Bangle from 1993 to 1995. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.