2005 BMW Z4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
204
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2005 BMW Z4
The 2005 BMW Z4 has received a total of 204 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (170 complaints), Air Bags (9 complaints), and Electrical System (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 BMW Z4
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW Z4. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 BMW Z4
204 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW Z4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 170 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringelectric Power Assist System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
While moving, especially in warm weather, the steering will stick. This requires excessive force to move the steering wheel which results in a "jump" when the steering moves (breaks loose). This sudden "jump" results in vehicle moving excessively, especially scary in traffic! I have not had the vehicle inspected by a mechanic but reading various forums this appears to be a common problem with BMW Z4s.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the heavy plastic interior liner panel fell on his head. The contact stated that the plastic cover was used to hide the windshield clasps that hold the convertible top in place when the convertible top was closed. The contact attempted to reattach the plastic liner however, the fasteners had fractured. The contact placed the plastic liner into the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated while driving, the rear view of the vehicle was blocked by the detached plastic liner. The contact stated that the convertible top was able to retract and return into place, but the convertible top attachment clasps and mechanism were exposed. The contact was unable to reattach the liner. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or to an independent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
The passenger air bag suddenly deployed while the car was parked in my driveway, braking the dashboard and the windshield.
Passenger airbag dash deploys while car is parked. It’s deploy from nothing.
Generally described as sticky steering. Steering wheel binds up and needs pressure to overcome, then released and the car overcorrects so steering is erratic. This is particularly dangerous when cornering. Issue seems temperature related and is worse in high temperatures. This is a well known problem in 2003-2005 BMW Z4. The car has been sittting in my garage for a year as it is unsafe to drive. When is the recall?
Safety Rating for the 2005 BMW Z4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 BMW Z4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 BMW Z4
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 BMW Z4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SI B12-55-06 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
N54-DIAGNOSIS FOR DME FC 29DC/2FBF FOR MODELS E90, E92 PRODUCED FROM 06/06 AND E93, E60, E61 PRODUCED FROM 03/07. *PE UPDATED 7/8/09. *PE MODELS E82, E88 PRODUCED FROM START 2000 AND E71 PRODUCED FROM START 2000. UPDATED 7/21/10. *PE MODELS X6, E89, Z4 FROM START OF PRODUCTION. UPDATED 11/1/10. *PE...
120806 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM MSS70 DME - TANK VENTILATION DIAGNOSTICS. FAULT CODE: 2A1A: TANK VENTILATION SYSTEM, FUNCTION IS ERRONEOUSLY STORED IN THE DME. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. *TT
360406 — TIRES
NITROGEN INFLATED TIRES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 BMW Z4
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 BMW Z4.
Other Model Years of the BMW Z4
- 2002 BMW Z4 — 6 complaints
- 2003 BMW Z4 — 459 complaints
- 2004 BMW Z4 — 443 complaints
- 2005 BMW Z4 (current)
- 2006 BMW Z4 — 107 complaints
- 2007 BMW Z4 — 42 complaints
- 2008 BMW Z4 — 27 complaints
- 2009 BMW Z4 — 26 complaints
- 2010 BMW Z4 — 9 complaints