The service and repair manual for the 2011 BMW Z4 — 2.5L I6 and 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I6 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | sDrive23i Convertible 2-Door · sDrive35is Convertible 2-Door · sDrive35i Convertible 2-Door · sDrive30i Convertible 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 57 complaints · 17 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 Z4 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 438
- Engine Performance 37,244
- Accessories & Equipment 4,625
- General Information 1,838
- Body & Frame 3,192
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 119
- Brakes 117
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 986
- Restraints 390
- Drivelines & Axles 565
- Steering 200
- Electrical 2,748
- Suspension 481
- Engine Mechanical 817
- Transmission 1,210
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Collar Nut) 184
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 Z4
- Electrical System · 13V044000If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasin.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › emission control › crankcase (p · 22V119000An electrical short can cause the pcv valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while.
- Power Train — driveline › constant velocity joint · 17V067000If the cv joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 57 complaints and BMW has issued 17 technical service bulletins for the 2011 Z4. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2011 Z4 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2011 Z4?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 2.5L I6 and 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 across the sDrive23i Convertible 2-Door, sDrive35is Convertible 2-Door, sDrive35i Convertible 2-Door, sDrive30i Convertible 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2011 Z4 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 Z4, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2011 Z4 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
RelatedOther Z4 years and 2011 BMW models
2016 Z4 · 2015 Z4 · 2014 Z4 · 2013 Z4 · 2012 Z4 · 2010 Z4 · 2009 Z4 · 2008 Z4 · 2007 Z4 · 2006 Z4 · 2005 Z4 · all 20 years
2011 BMW 1 Series M · 2011 BMW 120i · 2011 BMW 125i · 2011 BMW 128i · 2011 BMW 135i · 2011 BMW 318i · 2011 BMW 320i · 2011 BMW 323i · 2011 BMW 325i · 2011 BMW 328i · 2011 BMW 328i xDrive · 2011 BMW 330i · every 2011 model