2005 BMW Z4 recalls & problems

Steering · Apr 25, 2025 · IL

While moving, especially in warm weather, the steering will stick. This requires excessive force to move the steering wheel which results in a "jump" when the steering moves (breaks loose). This sudden "jump" results in vehicle moving excessively, especially scary in traffic! I have not had the vehicle inspected by a mechanic but reading various forums this appears to be a…

Structure · Jul 18, 2024 · 99,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the heavy plastic interior liner panel fell on his head. The contact stated that the plastic cover was used to hide the windshield clasps that hold the convertible top in place when the convertible top was closed. The contact attempted to reattach the plastic liner however, the fasteners had…

Air Bags · May 13, 2024 · LA

The passenger air bag suddenly deployed while the car was parked in my driveway, braking the dashboard and the windshield.

Air Bags · Aug 13, 2023 · PR

Passenger airbag dash deploys while car is parked. It’s deploy from nothing.

Steering · Jul 24, 2023 · MA

Generally described as sticky steering. Steering wheel binds up and needs pressure to overcome, then released and the car overcorrects so steering is erratic. This is particularly dangerous when cornering. Issue seems temperature related and is worse in high temperatures. This is a well known problem in 2003-2005 BMW Z4. The car has been sittting in my garage for a year as it…

Steering · Feb 17, 2023 · SC

This 2005 BMW Z3 was bought from a dealer who sold the car to the original owner and maintained it. The car has 45,000 miles on it, and I am the second owner. I have only owned the car for one month. Yesterday was the first day of 80 degree weather, and the steering is now "sticking". It will not track in a straight line and needs constant corrections from side to side to…

Steering · Dec 1, 2021 · VA

While driving the vehicle will loose all power steering, and becomes very difficult to steer, warning lamp comes on with a steering wheel and a exclamation point. Has been diagnosed as needing a steering wheel column assembly.

Exterior Lighting · Aug 13, 2021 · SD

The front headlight wiring harness is flaking off and could cause a short and lose your lights at night and cause a accident. there has been no recall and it's happening to all of the bmw cars that had this environmentally friendly insulation. It is a hazard because you can lose both headlights without notice and have a accident. It has been going on for years according to…

Steering · Aug 3, 2021 · CT

Owned the vehicle since purchased new in July 2005. Warranty expired ~2010. Approximately 2014, symptoms started. In the heat -- 80F - 90F degree sunny day -- response of the steering wheel became notchy, as though requiring a push to get the wheel past a notch. After some time the symptom disappeared, until the (black color) car was again heated in hot sun of a 90F day. It…

Steering · Aug 27, 2020 · 76,500 miles · FL

The steering sticks while driving you have to force it to turn causing you to travel back and forth across the lane. This only happens at hwy speeds on very warm days and at slower speeds works normal.

Steering · Jul 16, 2020 · 18,000 miles · HI

Steering is no longer smooth or safe, takes 2 hands and even on straight road has to be moved in jerks side to side, as if someone else is holding the wheel and fighting back when you try to turn wheel. Warm is worse and on highway at speed almost impossible to keep straight. On my drive monday had I had to make an evasive move I would not have been able to and would have been…

Steering · Jun 26, 2020 · 160,000 miles · FL

My car was parked while I was on the beach for 2 hours when I started my car the power steering was gone I couldn't move the car out of the parking spot. *tr