2006 BMW Z4 steering problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 BMW Z4 — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electronic steering has failed several times while driving. This makes it very difficult to maintain a lane and avoid other vehicles. This problem continues intermittently. Thousands of Z4 owners have reported the same issue in online forums.”
filed Mar 20, 2024
“In hot weather, the steering binds, making keeping the car in the correct lane extremely difficult. The car will dart from one side to the other. The car will be nearly impossible to keep in the correct lane.”
filed Oct 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis 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 from high speed with cold brake components…
B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2021
Steering problems in other Z4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Z4 | 13 | 28% |
| 2009 Z4 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Z4 | 5 | 26% |
| 2007 Z4 | 11 | 33% |
| 2005 Z4 | 172 | 91% |
| 2004 Z4 | 378 | 92% |
| 2003 Z4 | 342 | 83% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW Z4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.