2004 BMW Z4 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 411 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 BMW Z4, 0% of the 411 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,700 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 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10151023Jan 1, 2016Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent - A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through…
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW Z4
378 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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