2004 BMW Z4 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 411 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,548miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 BMW Z4, 1% of the 411 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,548 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering has a notched or sticky feel to it when traveling on highways at speeds around 50mph and higher. When the need to turn arises and the steering wheel sticks in the 'notch , it requires extra effort to get the wheel out of the notch, causing over steer with difficult recovery. I won't let my wife drive the z-4 as I feel this is a dangerous characteristic that could result in an accident. My dealer was notified of the situation but was unable to duplicate the fault; (prior to my warranty running out). …”
NHTSA complaint #10457606, filed 2012-05, 10,700 miles“I had this car built and am the only owner. Initially, still under warranty, the car needed a new convertible top. After that, for years, I had a 'sticking' when I would steer the car making the car very difficult to control or turn. This deterred me from driving the car as much as I wanted, and certainly from taking it on any distance trips....basically enjoying the car. Initially I thought the car may need new tires or an alignment, but it was diagnosed as the electronic steering column. From reading Bmw chats and forums, I found this was a very common problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300634, filed 2020-01Related service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10030844Aug 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). A part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 40% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 2 | 29% |
| 2011 | 5 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW Z4
378 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW Z4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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