BMW E89 Z4 (2009–2016) repair costs
We have real owner-reported prices for 3 BMW E89 Z4 repairs. Of those with at least two dealer or independent prices, N20 Timing Chain & Guides has the highest median ($3,800) and N54 High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injectors the lowest ($1,475).
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below) · 34 reported prices, every one linked to its source on the repair page
E89 at a glance
| Production | February 2009 – August 2016 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2009–2016 | [1] |
| Class | Sports car (S) | [1] |
| Body style | Coupe, Convertible | [1] |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive | [1] |
| Platform | BMW L2 | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2495 mm (98.2 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4239 mm (166.9 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1790 mm (70.5 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1291 mm (50.8 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1420–1525 kg (3131–3362 lb) | [1] |
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E89. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
Repairs by typical shop cost
Highest to lowest median of dealer and independent prices. Rows marked "E89 prices" use only prices tied to this model; "whole job" rows use every price on that repair, which can include other models, so open the page before comparing.
| Repair | Scope | Dealer | Independent | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N20 Timing Chain & Guides | Whole job | $3,500–$7,000 | $2,000–$9,700 | $1,000–$1,700 |
| Rear Main Seal · limited | Whole job | $2,400–$4,000 | $1,700–$3,500 | — |
| N54 High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injectors · limited | Whole job | $970–$4,000 | $600–$800 | $500–$3,300 |
Most commonly reported E89 repairs
- N20 Timing Chain & Guides (14 reported prices)
- N54 High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injectors (13 reported prices)
- Rear Main Seal (7 reported prices)
Generations and body styles
Related models
More Z4 chassis codes: E85 · E86 · G29
Other BMWs that started in the 2000s: E87 1 Series · E90 3 Series · E60 5 Series · E61 5 Series · F10 5 Series · E63 6 Series · E64 6 Series · E65 7 Series · F01 7 Series · E84 X1 · E83 X3 · E70 X5 · E71 X6 · E72 X6 · E46 M3 · E92 M3 · E60 M5 · E63 M6 · E85 Z4 M
Common questions
What are the most common BMW E89 Z4 repairs?
The repairs with the most reported prices for the E89 are N20 Timing Chain & Guides, N54 High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injectors, Rear Main Seal. This reflects how many prices owners have reported, not a measured failure rate.
What is the most expensive BMW E89 Z4 repair?
N20 Timing Chain & Guides has the highest median of dealer and independent prices in our data, at $3,800 ($2,000–$9,700, 12 prices).
What is the cheapest BMW E89 Z4 repair?
N54 High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injectors has the lowest median of dealer and independent prices in our data, at $1,475 ($600–$4,000, 6 prices).
When was the BMW E89 Z4 produced?
February 2009 – August 2016, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E89 Z4?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E89: N54, N20, N52. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW Z4 (E89) (revision 1378819353, read 2026-10-23)
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