Seven problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2004 BMW Z4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel failed and became stuck. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (BMW of san diego, ar 5090 kearny mesa rd, san diego, CA 92111) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. While driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel became stuck in the middle. The contact overpowered the steering wheel to the right lane. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when the weather was really hot in the summer months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
My wife took the car for a drive and right in front of our house luckily with no warn the steering electic motor failed. The BMW dealer says the eps is bad but the only way to fix the problem is to replace the whole steering column at a low discounted price of 3750. Not sure why BMW can't just replace the defective part. My wife could have been in very bad accident if this event happened on the highway or even on the regular roads.
The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. While attempting to reverse the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electrical steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2004 BMW Z4 steering system fails to perform properly and is unsafe when the temperature is somewhere above 80 degrees (f). On all warm days, the steering becomes unsafe - heavy, and does not perform properly - it becomes hard for the driver to control and "notchy" to steer.
The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The failure occurred when traveling the speed rate of 45 mph and higher. The contact would not drive on the highway due to the steering failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The failure was contributed to the power steering and steering column. The parts estimated cost was $3,000. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 39,000.
2004 BMW Z4 with 26k miles. When outside temperature is inthe 90s or above, the steering, particularly on the highway, develops a notchy or stickiness that does not allow you to track straight. Causes you to jerk the wheel back and forth to maintain a straight of way. There are many other similar complaints on this component for 2003-04 model years. Independent BMW mechanic has inspected my vehicle and states that the control module/electric motor/steering column has failed and needs replacement. He stated that there appears to be a trend on this.