Steering Column problems of the 2007 BMW Z4

BMW Z4 2007 - steering wheel pulls hard to the right. When corrected pulls hard to the left and vice-versa. I've taken the vehicle in 5 times in the last year to 3 different certified mechanics thinking it has to do with the alignment but the issue is not resolved. I have been advised by a private certified mechanic that this is likely due to a steering column defect, for which the 2003-2005 BMW Z4's were recalled. The vehicle is difficult to control and dangerous to drive at any speed over 40 mph. The local dealership completed another alignment last week, is not acknowledging the steering problem and claims that the vehicle is ok. I am now dealing with customer relations at BMW-USA but no action for assistance with this factory defect will be considered until the local dealership's service department acknowledges the problem and quotes the repair. I have lost confidence in the vehicle and at his point the it sits in my driveway because it is unsafe and dangerous on the road.

I've lost control of my steering in grave circumstances and the wheel sticks, where it reaches a point where I cannot control the vehicle whatsoever. The vehicle barely has 47,000 miles on it. While driving 30mph last fall, the steering wheel began to stick and I could not steer the vehicle. I had to apply a great deal of force to get the steering to respond. There is a continous clicking, almost like a "clunk" sound, from the steering column and the steering simply does not respond well and I feel extremely unsafe. The local BMW dealer says that the entire steering column will need to be replaced, which will cost me over $3,000. I parked the car for winter and recently pulled it back out and the problem continues to persist.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW Z4. While attempting to reverse from a parking space at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that there was a loss of power steering without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the power steering unit and column had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 5,345. Updated 10/19/11.