2020 BMW Z4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2020 BMW Z4, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,600 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.
“Bmw's lane departure system actually pulls the car's steering left or right, and could cause the car to collide with another vehicle or run off the road. I experienced this while driving on the freeway in southern california. The lane departure system almost pulled my vehicle into the adjacent lane.”
NHTSA complaint #11289091, filed 2019-12, 200 miles“Don't know what is causing it. There is major squeaking/whining/grinding noise if even a tiny bit of water gets in there and last couple days after that. And when you turn the steering wheel to the left the squeaking/whining gets louder. And when does do this the suspension if you hit even a small bump will bottom out and make grinding noises. Bmw has looked at the car couple times first time they said there was rust. Second time they couldn't find anything wrong with it.”
NHTSA complaint #11376404, filed 2020-11, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249018Jan 8, 2024At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially…
- 10235180Mar 1, 2023When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard.
- 10211809Mar 1, 2022The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention…
- 10206690Dec 1, 2021Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- 10204661Sep 1, 2021Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
- 10203340Sep 1, 2021Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
- 10200480May 1, 2021WHIRRING NOISES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL . When driving over rough road surfaces/cobblestones, there is a whirring/squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel-mounted air bag…
- 10186895Dec 1, 2020REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against…
- 10174010Apr 1, 2020RATTLE NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN TRIM: A rattle noise is present from the area of the lower steering column trim (lower shroud). One or more of the lower steering column trim…
- 10171489Jan 1, 2020RATTLE NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN TRIM: A rattle noise is present from the area of the lower steering column trim (lower shroud). One or more of the lower steering column trim…
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 2020 BMW Z4
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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