Steering Related Problems of the 2011 BMW Z4

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2011 BMW Z4. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel vibrate (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of BMW Z4


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2011 BMW Z4

The Steering problem

On 3 April 2026 I was driving my 2011 BMW Z4 sdrive 30i e89 n52k (manual transmission) that has 31,000 miles on it, suddenly a steering assistance malfunction trouble light appeared and I lost all electronic power steering.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel Vibrate problem

Car has a steering problem that goes in and out. While driving the steering wheel will shake when not moving.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

Eps failed while driving on state highway. Power steering alarm came on and steering became very stiff and hard to steer. Pulled off the road and turned car off and back on. Fault reset but the alarm ocassionally still sounded. Took to BMW service, checked out and said the eps box needed replaced.   Read details...


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