[12] On March 11, 2022, Magna Steyr halted production of the BMW Z4 (along with the 5-Series) for two weeks due to the lack of components since the ongoing 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine event.

[17] The car is available with BMW ConnectedDrive services which allow for over-the-air updates for the navigation maps and operating system.

[18] The digital key feature allows the car to be unlocked and started with a smartphone,[19] and access can be shared with other people.

It is also available with a customisable, digital instrument cluster (called BMW Live Cockpit Professional).

[20] The launch model was the M40i First Edition which has Frozen Orange metallic paintwork and Vernasca leather, 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive dampers, a Harman Kardon surround sound system and a head-up display.

[24] This includes a 6 speed manual transmission, Extended Shadowline trim, exclusive black badging on the rear, Cognac leather upholstery and is also available in 2 exclusive colors San Remo Green or Frozen Deep Green along with the other colors available on the M40i.