KnownCarProblems2005 BMW Z4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW Z4, most often about the steering (90% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Z4 model year since 2000.
Most common 2005 BMW Z4 problems
Steering
172 complaints · 90%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, electric power assist system, hydraulic power assist.
2005 BMW Z4 problem with sticky steering. Occasionally the steering will stick when the temperature is warm outside. Car becomes difficult to move off line.
Sticking steering has occurred when temperatures rise, typically above 85f. Steering becomes difficult to detect the way in which the car will react and the level of resistance that will occur and need to be dealt with.
Air bags
10 complaints · 5%The contact owned a 2005 BMW Z4. While the contact's husband was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bag deployed with metal shards and a metal rod going through the hand of the driver. The contact also sustained minor burns on the hand and feet from the…
6/25/18 BMW worked on my car and supposedly fixed the problem (knee air bag r & r , resistance too low in airbag, replaced airbag, internal module failure, SRS b pillar right module) . 12/31/18 air bag light stays on consistently while driving
Electrical
6 complaints · 3%I have a 2005 BMW 3.0 w/auto transmission. My car has had two recurring issues from time to time starting with the electric power steering light engaging with the power steering going dead at idle or at corners. The other problem is that my car has stalled with the car shutting down thrice on I-95 and on local roads.…
Driving on freeway, going about 72 on a warm day, about 86degees. Felt car slow down, like tires were stuck to pavement and could no longer steer car. Steering wheel became very tight, and car was hard to handle, and hard to turn.
Suspension
3 complaints · 2%Vehicle would run fine in the morning before the day heated up. At noon, the steering wheel would stick and more force than usual had to be applied with both hands to operate the steering wheel. Also, there are times the car will jerk left or right upon breaking. If the road is slightly uneven, you have to be prepared…
Tl contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that while driving over 30 MPH, the vehicle would jerk from side to side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Engine
3 complaints · 2%Bought the 2005 z-4 BMW used from a dealer in high point nc. Drove it and enjoy driving until the warm weather. The steering sticks to a point of being dangerous. To compensate, I steer to the left and car pulls to the left then I bring the steering back towards the center and feel it sticking so I compensate by…
Tl contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that when turning on the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 BMW Z4 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Sticky steering
Summary
Odi has evaluated the sticky steering condition, which included reviews of complaints and warranty claims, interviews and surveys of owners of complaint vehicles, road tests of complaint vehicles, and a review of bmw's engineering and test data.odi found the sticky steering condition does not result in a significant steering effort, thus the impact on the driver's ability to control the vehicle does not appear to be significant.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-rel
Bmw airbag light illumination
Summary
Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. The specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. In addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. The specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/
Questions about the 2005 BMW Z4
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW Z4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (172 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); air bags (10 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 BMW Z4 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 BMW Z4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the BMW Z4?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Z4 model year since 2000, with 191 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.