Owners have filed 204 complaints
about the 2005 BMW Z4 with NHTSA between 2008 and 2025.
The largest single group is the steering.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 12 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 87
Against the median year of the BMW Z4. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 10
2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 64
37% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
73.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
105.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
2915.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
5027.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
5027.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
2413.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
105.5%
150,000+ miles
21.1%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Frontal crash test
Side barrier crash test
Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash
tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2005 BMW Z4 Convertible w/SAB
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2008peak 10Apr 2025
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 BMW Z4
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE10020Opened 28 Jun 2010Closed 28 Jun 2011STEERING
Sticky Steering
ODI has evaluated the sticky steering condition, which included reviews of complaints and warranty claims, interviews and surveys of owners of complaint vehicles, road tests of complaint vehicles, and a review of BMW's engineering and test data.ODI found the sticky steering condition does not result in a significant steering effort, thus the impact on the driver's ability to control the vehicle does not appear to be significant.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation i...
EA08001Opened 4 Jan 2008Closed 31 Dec 2008AIR BAGS
BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION
BMW IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MY04 THROUGH MY06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05 TO CORRECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AREMY04- 06/ 5-SERIES WITH STANDARD AND SPORT SEATS, MY04-06/ X3-SERIES AND MY06/ 3-SERIES WITH SPORT SEATS. IN ADDITION, BMW WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT TO 10-YEAR/UNLIMITED MILEAGE ON APPROXIMATELY 120,000 REMAINING MY04-06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN T...
Recalls on the 2005 BMW Z4
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20083078,090 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue during field usage depending on the seat configuration, vehicle geometry, manner and frequency of front passenger entry/exit. Over time micro cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat, which could lead to a break of the conductive path and the system will recognize a failure and with exception of head protection system the front passenger air bag will be deactivated. The airbag On/Off lamp will be illuminated to make the occupants aware of the deactivation. Correction: The occupant detection mat will be granted a warranty extension of 10 years.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 130,000 milesConway, SCCrash
STEERING
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAUSING THE CAR TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. WHEN READING KNOWN ISSUES REGARDING THE BMW Z4, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL, YEAR. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC WHEN THE STEERING BECAME STICKY, CAUSING THE CAR TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND ULTIMATELY HITTING A CURB CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT LOWER WHEEL WELL AND DOOR PANEL. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY SITTING IN A REPAIR SHOP WAITING ON FINDING A STEERING COLUMN THAT WILL NOT COST $3800 - $4000 TO REPLACE.
NHTSA complaint #11310693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesSinger Island, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 BMW Z4. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH METAL SHARDS AND A METAL ROD GOING THROUGH THE HAND OF THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT ALSO SUSTAINED MINOR BURNS ON THE HAND AND FEET FROM THE GASES WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS SOUGHT SEVERAL DAYS AFTER THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
NHTSA complaint #11051451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,200 milesLOS Gatos, CA1 injured
STEERING
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, MY 2005 BMW EXHIBITS STIFF AND ERRATIC STEERING AS FOLLOWS: STEERING WHEEL IS VERY TIGHT, AND DOES NOT TURN UNLESS INORDINATE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THIS MAKES STEERING VERY STRANGE AND QUICK MOVEMENT IS DIFFICULT TO ENACT. A RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS JULY 24, 2011 ON HIGHWAY 101 IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME UNEXPECTEDLY, AND AT FIRST THE STEERING WOULD NOT TURN. THIS DELAYED MY ACTION TO STEER AND FORCED A MORE VIOLENT MOVEMENT FROM ME. THIS THEN CAUSED MY PASSENGER TO SHIFT SUDDENLY IN HER SEATING, AND CUT HER LEG ON THE DASHBOARD CUP HOLDER WHICH HAD BEEN EXTENDED. THE MALFUNCTION APPEARED SOON AFTER I PURCHASED VEHICLE. HOWEVER IT IS ONLY PRESENT AT OVER 40 MPH, AND IS PRONOUNCED DURING HOT WEATHER. MOST OF MY USE FOR THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN FOR SHORT LOCAL TRIPS (ONLY 1800 MILES ON ODOMETER CURRENTLY). I NOW RECOGNIZE HOW SEVERE THIS STEERING MALFUNCTION IS, AS I HAVE BEEN USING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY MORE OFTEN.
NHTSA complaint #10415956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Carbondale, IL
STEERING
While moving, especially in warm weather, the steering will stick. This requires excessive force to move the steering wheel which results in a "jump" when the steering moves (breaks loose). This sudden "jump" results in vehicle moving excessively, especially scary in traffic! I have not had the vehicle inspected by a mechanic but reading various forums this appears to be a common problem with BMW Z4s.
NHTSA complaint #11656879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesCorona, CA
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the heavy plastic interior liner panel fell on his head. The contact stated that the plastic cover was used to hide the windshield clasps that hold the convertible top in place when the convertible top was closed. The contact attempted to reattach the plastic liner however, the fasteners had fractured. The contact placed the plastic liner into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated while driving, the rear view of the vehicle was blocked by the detached plastic liner. The contact stated that the convertible top was able to retract and return into place, but the convertible top attachment clasps and mechanism were exposed. The contact was unable to reattach the liner. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or to an independent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
NHTSA complaint #11603228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New Orleans, LA
AIR BAGS
The passenger air bag suddenly deployed while the car was parked in my driveway, braking the dashboard and the windshield.
NHTSA complaint #11588461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Naranjito, PR
AIR BAGS
Passenger airbag dash deploys while car is parked. It’s deploy from nothing.
NHTSA complaint #11538263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marshfield, MA
STEERING
Generally described as sticky steering. Steering wheel binds up and needs pressure to overcome, then released and the car overcorrects so steering is erratic. This is particularly dangerous when cornering. Issue seems temperature related and is worse in high temperatures. This is a well known problem in 2003-2005 BMW Z4. The car has been sittting in my garage for a year as it is unsafe to drive. When is the recall?
NHTSA complaint #11534188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bluffton, SC
STEERING
This 2005 BMW Z3 was bought from a dealer who sold the car to the original owner and maintained it. The car has 45,000 miles on it, and I am the second owner. I have only owned the car for one month. Yesterday was the first day of 80 degree weather, and the steering is now "sticking". It will not track in a straight line and needs constant corrections from side to side to compensate for the problem. If you do not pay close attention and correct the steering input, you will go off the road. I have now read about others with the same problem, and that BMW is aware of its design flaw. There should be a recall issued for them to correct the problem. My understanding is that it is a costly repair, and it will most likely reoccur after the fix. Needless to say, I am very disappointed with the dealer as I feel they knowingly sold me this car with the steering problem. We are in the south, so warm weather for nine months out of the year is common.
NHTSA complaint #11507748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lynchburg, VA
STEERING
While driving the vehicle will loose all power steering, and becomes very difficult to steer, warning lamp comes on with a steering wheel and a exclamation point. Has been diagnosed as needing a steering wheel column assembly.
NHTSA complaint #11442298 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brookings, SD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The front headlight wiring harness is flaking off and could cause a short and lose your lights at night and cause a accident. there has been no recall and it's happening to all of the bmw cars that had this environmentally friendly insulation. It is a hazard because you can lose both headlights without notice and have a accident. It has been going on for years according to several mechanics I've spoken too. It also is a huge expense to replace.
NHTSA complaint #11428937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Madison, CT
STEERING
Owned the vehicle since purchased new in July 2005. Warranty expired ~2010. Approximately 2014, symptoms started. In the heat -- 80F - 90F degree sunny day -- response of the steering wheel became notchy, as though requiring a push to get the wheel past a notch. After some time the symptom disappeared, until the (black color) car was again heated in hot sun of a 90F day. It seemed incidental. I was no longer commuting and drove the car less in 2015-2019 period, so noticed it less often. 2020 was Covid-19 so car was barely driven until Spring 2021. Now in hot Summer 2021, the symptom is back and much stronger. Again, only after the car has been baked in hot sunlight for some period. Both directions (L and R) moving the wheel off centerline, requires pushing past a "notch" type feeling...it is NOT a smooth turn of the steering wheel. As the car is turning, re-centering the steering wheel also is notchy with the wheel moving in jumpy increments.
NHTSA complaint #11427659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,500 milesOcala, FL
STEERING
THE STEERING STICKS WHILE DRIVING YOU HAVE TO FORCE IT TO TURN CAUSING YOU TO TRAVEL BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE LANE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT HWY SPEEDS ON VERY WARM DAYS AND AT SLOWER SPEEDS WORKS NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #11351691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesKailua Kona, HI
STEERING
STEERING IS NO LONGER SMOOTH OR SAFE, TAKES 2 HANDS AND EVEN ON STRAIGHT ROAD HAS TO BE MOVED IN JERKS SIDE TO SIDE, AS IF SOMEONE ELSE IS HOLDING THE WHEEL AND FIGHTING BACK WHEN YOU TRY TO TURN WHEEL. WARM IS WORSE AND ON HIGHWAY AT SPEED ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP STRAIGHT. ON MY DRIVE MONDAY HAD I HAD TO MAKE AN EVASIVE MOVE I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AND WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. IN HAWAII IT IS ALWAYS OVER 80 DEGREES ON HIGHWAY. WHEN FIRST TURNED ON IN GARAGE IT IS NOT NEARLY AS BAD. BUT AFTER COUPLE MINUTES IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN CHOSEN DIRECTION. EVASIVE ACTION NOW IMPOSSIBLE AND TOLD BY DEALER THAT AN ENTIRE NEW STEERING COLUMN IS REQUIRED AND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN Z4S FROM 2004-2006. HAS ONLY 18,000 MILES ON IT. IN FLAWLESS SHAPE. IN 2012 WITH 11,442 MILES ON THE CAR THE STEERING WAS DOING THE SAME THING. MY FATHER WHO BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, THE CAR TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THUS THE CAR NOW HAS 7,000 MORE MILES AND AGAIN I AM TOLD IT NEEDS ANOTHER STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT FOR $6000. FROM INVESTIGATING OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE IT IS THE UNSEALED BEARING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COLUMN THAT THE LUBRICANT DRIES AND HARDENS ONTO. THAT BEARING CAN BE DUG OUT, CLEANED OFF AND NEW LUBRICANT APPLIED. BUT THIS IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX. THE LUBRICANT WILL DRY AND HARDEN REQUIRING ANOTHER COSTLY (QUOTED AT $1700) OPENING AND CLEANING/LUBRICATING. THE 2007 MODELS HAVE HAD 0 COMPLAINTS SO SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY BMW FIXED THE UNSEALED BEARING PROBLEM. I AM ASKING FOR A NEW STEERING COLUMN WITH ONE OF THE SEALED BEARING ASSEMBLIES TO BE INSTALLED BY THE BMW DEALER AT THEIR COST.
NHTSA complaint #11339814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesPompano Beach, FL
STEERING
MY CAR WAS PARKED WHILE I WAS ON THE BEACH FOR 2 HOURS WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE I COULDN'T MOVE THE CAR OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT.
NHTSA complaint #11331131 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Travelers Rest, SC
AIR BAGS
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. FACTS: VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING. KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED NO IMPACT ' NO COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #11328841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,300 milesBinghamton, NY
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW Z4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, THE STEERING CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. GAULT AUTO SPORT BMW LOCATED AT (2311 NORTH ST, ENDICOTT, NY 13760) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,300.
NHTSA complaint #11311058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesConway, SCCrash
STEERING
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAUSING THE CAR TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. WHEN READING KNOWN ISSUES REGARDING THE BMW Z4, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM. THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES FOR THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL, YEAR. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC WHEN THE STEERING BECAME STICKY, CAUSING THE CAR TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND ULTIMATELY HITTING A CURB CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT LOWER WHEEL WELL AND DOOR PANEL. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY SITTING IN A REPAIR SHOP WAITING ON FINDING A STEERING COLUMN THAT WILL NOT COST $3800 - $4000 TO REPLACE.
NHTSA complaint #11310693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,731 milesHampstead, NC
STEERING
MY 2005 BMW Z4 STEERING SEEMS TO DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN THE LANE. WHEN YOU ADJUST FOR THIS ( WHICH IS CONSTANT) THE STEER WHEEL FIGHTS YOU AND IT SEEMS TO BE STUCK, THEN BREAKS LOSE. THEN YOU GO TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE LANE. IT'S WORSE AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND I BELIEVE THIS IS DANGEROUS DUE TO CONSTANT ATTENTION REQUIRED TO KEEP THE CAR TRACKING DOWN ROAD. IN TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN TO A CENTER POSITION AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET IT TO RETURN TO CENTER POSITION. THIS IS CONSTANT ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. I HAVE HAVE THE CAR ALIGN BY BMW AND THE TIRE ROTATED WITH NO CHANGE. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #11266045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,937 milesWest Palm Beach, FL
STEERING
STEERING WHEEL GETS STACKED WHILE DRIVING. HAVE TO BE EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS, AND EVEN THEN AT TIMES STEERING CAN RESPOND IN A VERY UNORTHODOX WAY. DEFINITELY DANGEROUS, AS SE TOO MANY TIMES CAR STARTED TO SHIFT TO EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT IGNORING MY INTEND. IF I CRASH, LET THIS POST BE EVIDENCE THAT AUTHORITIES WERE NOTIFIED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE GOING WAY BACK AND MAKES WERE NEVER FORCED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11244888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 57,000 milesIndian Head, MD
STEERING
STEERING WHEEL FEELS JERKY WHEN TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT AND REACHES A POINT WHERE ADDED FORCE IS NEEDED TO TURN THE WHEEL RESULTING IN SUDDEN MOVES OF THE CAR TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT RESPECTIVELY. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE APPEARS TO AFFECT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT WAS 94F TODAY AND CAR WAS PARKED IN THE SUN FOR ABOUT FIVE HOURS. CONDITION IS LIFE THREATENING AND WILL CHANGE HOW OFTEN I WILL DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED IN ONLINE FORUMS BUT I HAVE OT FOUND A RECALL NOTICE FOR IT YET. MY VEHICLE SHOWS NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS BUT I CANNOT VERIFY IF A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND IF MY VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO ADDRESS IT.
NHTSA complaint #11223090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jupiter, FL
STEERING
WHEN DRIVING, THE CAR STEERING STICKS CAUSING ME TO CROSS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ONE DAY THIS WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #11222720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesDillsburg, PA
STEERING
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING ON THE BMW 2005, Z4 BECAME DIFFICULT TO GUIDE OR TURN. TO MANEUVER THE CAR IN A ROAD DRIVING LANE, IT WAS OFTEN NECESSARY TO FORCIBLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN THAT WAS DONE, THE CAR WOULD JERK TO THE SIDE WHERE THE TURN WAS BEING ATTEMPTED. THIS OFTEN CAUSE THE CAR TO VEER INTO OTHER LANES. IT WAS REPAIRED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND BMW HAS NOT RECOGNIZED THIS PROBLEM AS A SAFETY ISSUE. BMW NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM AND ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL AND EITHER PAY FOR THE REPAIR OR REIMBURSE ANY Z4 CAR OWNER WHO PAID TO FIX THE SAFETY PROBLEM AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #11202897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesBradford, MA
STEERING
STEERING BINDS IN CENTER POSITION WHEN DRIVING AT SPEED. SMALL CORRECTIONS ARE HARD TO MAKE AS STEERING RESISTS & THEN OVER CORRECTS. PROBLEM IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING HOT WEATHER AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY BECOME WORSE OVERTIME .
NHTSA complaint #11192844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesHaverhill, MA
STEERING
STEERING PROBLEM IN WARM WEATHER AND WHEN CAR GETS WARM.
NHTSA complaint #11191613 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,000 milesWaynesboro, PA
STEERING:COLUMN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW Z4. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT TIGHT AND WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLE BMW (2208, 1370 ROOSEVELT AVE, YORK, PA 17404, (717) 845-6689) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
NHTSA complaint #11173290 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesAmericus, GA
AIR BAGS
6/25/18 BMW WORKED ON MY CAR AND SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEM (KNEE AIR BAG R & R , RESISTANCE TOO LOW IN AIRBAG, REPLACED AIRBAG, INTERNAL MODULE FAILURE, SRS B PILLAR RIGHT MODULE) . 12/31/18 AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA complaint #11165667 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,000 milesMarshfield, MA
STEERING
THIS BMW Z4 HAS 26,000 MILES AND HAS FAULTY STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BIND UP. THIS LEADS TO FORCING THE WHEEL TO OVERCOME THE RESISTANCE. THE RESULT IS AN OVER CORRECTION CAUSING ERRATIC STEERING. THIS CONDITION IS TEMPERATURE RELATED AND IS MADE WORSE WHEN HOT. IT IS PRESENT AT ALL TIMES...WHILE TURNING OR DRIVING OR STRAIGHT AHEAD. ANY LOSS OF STEERING IS A SAFETY ISSUE OF IMPORTANCE. THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2003 - 2005 BMW Z4'S.
NHTSA complaint #11163066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
