BMW Z4 owners have reported 977 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (684 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (137 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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 first issue is that the power steering will go out during normal operation of the vehicle making the wheel hard to turn. Additionally, at right about the straight position of the steering wheel the steering will stick (consistently fighting the wheel to stay centered). Read details...
The steering is hard to control while driving. Almost locking up or very sticky sensation to it. Happens very regularly. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 BMW Z4. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering was locked in a slight left turn and he had to apply the brakes to keep the vehicle on the road. Read details...
In the spring of 2018 the power steering started to fail becoming stuck, notchy and quickly terrifying to drive. The lack of response, over correction once engaged, overall jumpiness and unpredictability caused me to stop highway driving immediately. Read details...