2012 BMW Z4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2012 BMW Z4, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 2012 BMW Z4. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning to the left, the steering wheel seized, and the contact had to use force to return the steering wheel back to center. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds while turning left or right. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while the steering wheel was turned to the left or right. The vehicle regained normal steering functionality when the vehicle was stopped and turned off and restarted. The contact stated the steering wheel warning light was illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11630547, filed 2024-12, 16,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V302000Jun 28, 2012Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 1-series active e and model year 2012 z4 vehicles. Variations in electrical current may occur within the electric…Covers: BMW Z4 2012
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 2012 BMW Z4
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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