2005 BMW Z4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 172about this part
- Share
- 90%of 191 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 172 complaints about the steering of the 2005 BMW Z4, 90% of the 191 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Stiff steering when the temperature rises. There is resistance turning left or right off center. Off ramps seem to be the most dangerous because once I turn right off center the vehicle wants to continue turning right. This has happened every time I've driven this vehicle when the temperature is above 85 degrees.”
NHTSA complaint #11120952, filed 2018-08, 140,000 miles“I experience sticking steering that progressively gets worse as I drive my vehicle. My steering tends to stick to the right and will not self align itself until I forceable center the wheel. The same problem occurs turning left but currently it is not as severe. The problem is present on city streets, highways and while turning.”
NHTSA complaint #10954604, filed 2017-02, 95,250 miles“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, filed 2019-08, 22,937 miles“Takata recall my steering sticks in a position as I drive down the road and excessive force is needed to break it from the direction it is headed. This occurs under most all driving conditions and is more noticeable on highway driving around 60 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11062615, filed 2018-01, 104,000 miles“I purchased a 2005 Bmw Z4 in october, 2015. I noticed when steering the car there was a sticking point that required extra effort to steer past. Upon researching this problem on the internet I found this website and was surprised to find that between 2004 and 2007 there have been 470 complaints for this same problem. I am adding 471. This is an issue that should be corrected by Bmw as it can have dangerous implications.”
NHTSA complaint #10874914, filed 2016-06, 67,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 40% |
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 13 | 28% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 26% |
| 2007 | 11 | 33% |
| 2006 | 55 | 60% |
| 2005 | 172 | 90% |
| 2004 | 378 | 92% |
| 2003 | 342 | 83% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW Z4
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
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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