2007 BMW Z4 steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2007 BMW Z4 — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Case number [xxx] from fars 2012 database. Car ran off right side of roadway while negotiating curve in road and hit a tree. Sole-occupant driver perished in subsequent fire. Six months before accident, victim reported that car "occasionally pops and/or squeaks when cornering" in request for…”
filed Aug 21, 2018
“Power steering is rigid at road speeds. Dealer says it needs a $4400 steering esp unit. Car dad 3700 miles not it. This is definitely a safety issue since car is difficult to control.”
filed Aug 14, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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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% |
| 2006 Z4 | 55 | 60% |
| 2005 Z4 | 172 | 91% |
| 2004 Z4 | 378 | 92% |
| 2003 Z4 | 342 | 83% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.