2008 BMW Z4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 26%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,010miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2008 BMW Z4, 26% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,010 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.
“After starting up the car (but during ignition, the key slipped in my fingers causing a missed start, I therefore had to turn the key again to get engine to turn over.) and driving from my driveway, there was a complete failure of the steering assist which caused extremely difficult steering/cornering. I pulled over, thinking it had to do with the missed start, turned off the engine and restarted it; still no power assist. Took it to the dealer, they were able to do a computer reset which restored power assist, but told me they could not say if or when it would happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525558, filed 2013-07, 27,899 miles“Very erratic steering. Crossing the crown of a road will pull one way and then quickly pull in the opposite direction unlike anything I have ever driven. Also same effect with trying to stay in lanes with any common deviation. This is worst at hwy speeds but does occur at lower speeds as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10838080, filed 2016-02, 89,858 miles“Just bought a used 2008 Z4. Cannot drive straight line, car goes all over the road. Steering has stick-slip effect. Car wanders from right to left and left to right. Got rubber elements in front axle replaced, 4 wheel alignment, ..., no change. Appears to be a power steering issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10662646, filed 2014-12, 69,000 miles“Steering failure with DTC failure and brake yellow warning lights. Must fight with car to drive straight wants to veer to the left with shaky steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10467893, filed 2012-07, 52,010 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2008 BMW Z4
8 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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