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Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Jim

Jim — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:07:20 +0000

2004 Z4 2.5 has had sticky steering since I got it three years ago. Happens when hot out or heater is on. Car becomes difficult to drive in a straight line and feels dangerous. Hoping NHTSA does their job and protects consumers.

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Fred

Fred — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:54:13 +0000

In reply to Liviu Marcus.

Same issue as other people: BMW Z4 2.5L 2006 RWD – steering issue with light, hard reaction when turning, and orange light on. Impossible and dangerous to drive.

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Liviu Marcus

Liviu Marcus — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:28:33 +0000

In reply to Steve.

Hello Steve!

Thanks for your complaint. We hope that BMW A.G. will hear, and a recall will be done soon.

Best Regards,
Automotivesblog Staff

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Steve

Steve — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:45:51 +0000

We have a 2003 Z4 with 64,000 miles on it. The power steering is gone on it. It is very hard to steer. We have a garage looking for the part to replace but has not been able to find one for the past 2 months. Very frustrating! We just want the car to be fixed so we can drive it safely. It’s been sitting in our garage all summer.

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Bernard Quebral MD

Bernard Quebral MD — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:33:30 +0000

I have the same sticky steering wheel problem. Because of this issue, I will no longer entertain in buying any more BMW cars. I have had a few (2 M3’s, M2, M6, X5 and a couple of 3 series). I have switched to Porsche and Audi, Lexus or Toyota. Very disappointed with the BMW people.

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Liviu Marcus

Liviu Marcus — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:37:27 +0000

In reply to Chris Manick.

Hello Chris!

Many thanks for your complaint, and thanks for visiting AUTOMOTIVESBLOG. We’re sad to hear you are currently having issues with your beautiful 2004 BMW Z4 3.0i. This is a common issue and BMW MUST recall this first generation BMW Z4 ( E85 / E86 ), because it has a BIG safety problem with the steering. You cannot drive it safe… it’s very risky for you and for other traffic participants.

This is the most important and the most-read article regarding the steering problem of the first gen BMW Z4. Our article received a lot of complaints.

I would kindly ask each one who reads this to fill a complaint with the NHTSA and share this article with them, so they can read all the complaints here: https://automotivesblog.com/e85-e86-bmw-z4-steering-problems-how-to-fix/

I hope in a recall soon, but please fill out the complaint at NHTSA and share this article everywhere, so they can read all the complaints ( so many complaints here! ).

Many thanks for your complaint, Chris, and I hope all the first gen Z4 owners will benefit from a recall soon ( hope God will listen to you all ).

Please take care & drive safe!

Best wishes,
AutomotivesBLOG Staff

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Liviu Marcus

Liviu Marcus — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:36:45 +0000

In reply to Chris Manick.

Hello Chris!

This is the most important and the most-read article regarding the steering problem of the first gen BMW Z4. Our article received a lot of complaints.

I hope in a recall soon, but please fill out the complaint at NHTSA and share this article everywhere, so they can read all the complaints ( so many complaints here! ).

Many thanks for your complaint, Chris, and I hope all the first gen Z4 owners will benefit from a recall soon ( hope God will listen to you all ).

Please take care & drive safe!

Best wishes,
AutomotivesBLOG Staff

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Chris Manick

Chris Manick — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:31:37 +0000

I filed a complaint with the NHTSA a few moments ago. All I needed was the VIN to proceed. I would kindly ask each and every one who reads this to do the same.
http://www.nhtsa.gov is the website.
This may bring more attention to the issue. I gave them very detailed issues of the steering.

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Chris Manick

Chris Manick — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:03:44 +0000

I purchased a 2004 BMW Z4 3.0I last winter.The car was a 1 owner with 70K miles on it.The car drove fine in cold weather. When the temperature warmed up, I cannot keep the car in the road. I am constantly correcting the steering as it pulls to the left. If I drive the car in warm weather, shut it off and restart it shortly afterwards, I cannot steer the car at all. The issue appears to be related to warm or hot weather. I dare not let my kids drive this car. BMW North America states to me they are unaware of any issues with the electric steering and no recalls. This was the first website of several that speaks of this problem. It is not a question of “if” someone gets killed, but “when.” No lights on the display come on and there are no codes popping up to check. There is a local mechanic that works on German cars. I began to describe the issue and he informs me that he has worked on no less than 10 of these cars in the last few years with the same issue. I filed a complaint with the BBB and I am also filing one (with my VIN number) to the NHTSA this afternoon. Are there any more suggestions of what i can do? I have this beautiful convertible I cannot drive in the spring or summer in the south.

Comment on E85/E86 BMW Z4 Steering Problems [ How to Fix! ] by Don Oakes

Don Oakes — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:13:35 +0000

I just purchased a 2005 Z4 in January of 2023. The car has 45,000 miles on it and was a one owner car. I bought it from the dealer that originally sold and maintained the vehicle. Today was the first day of warm weather, and the car is having the “sticky” steering issues that others have described. It will not track correctly, and needs constant steering input to keep it going in a straight line. There are no warning lights lit up. Up until today, the car drove fine, however, today was close to 80 degrees. This really takes the fun out of owning this car.