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Electronic stability controlPart report

2005 BMW Z4 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 191 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 BMW Z4, 1% of the 191 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw Z4. While driving various speeds, the vehicle veered out of its lane independently. The contact had to use excessive force to regain steering control. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10638735, filed 2014-09, 60,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201112%
200713%
200511%
200431%
200310%

Other parts of the 2005 BMW Z4

Steering
172 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW Z4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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