Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 BMW z4 has 1 recall, 411 complaints.
1
Recalls
411
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
04V182000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 BMW Z4 Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | STEERING | Twice this month, while operating the vehicle, the power steering completely stopped functioning, ca... |
| May 31, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering wheel went out of power during a trip at about 70mph. Yellow light at the dashboard w... |
| Apr 5, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering stopped working. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | STEERING | The electric steering gets sticky when very often. It feels locked in its position and requires extr... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | STEERING | When driving the steering is loose or sticky. The problem gets worse when the weather is warm. Somet... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | STEERING | The steering is sticky, like the steering system is locking up. It isn't smooth but instead very je... |
| Oct 31, 2022 | STEERING | Component or system failed: Steering Column. It is available for inspection. Safety or the safety of... |
| Aug 5, 2022 | STEERING | Steering is "sticky" with a feel of detents in the steering instead of expected smooth engagement. A... |
| Jul 20, 2022 | STEERING | The electric steering gets sticky when hot. It feels locked in its position and requires extra forc... |
| Jun 9, 2022 | STEERING | The the vehicle sits out in the sunlight or its warm outside (usually over 80F) the steering wheel w... |
| Mar 7, 2022 | STEERING | The steering wheel is "sticky" and has play in it when you are driving it. It appears to have steer... |
| Sep 26, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Electric Top Malfunctions because of fault design Behind the driver seat is a hydraulic cylinde... |
| Sep 9, 2021 | STEERING | I own a 2004 BMW Z4 2.5i I bought it used in 2010 with 22,000 miles. It was on a cool December day w... |
| Aug 30, 2021 | STEERING | Whenever the temperature Is above 80 degrees the steering becomes very stiff with no power assist du... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2004 BMW Z4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in warm weather, ... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | STEERING | The steering sticks, in warmer weather, at freeway speeds. Continuously trying to unstick the steeri... |
| Dec 17, 2020 | STEERING | UNFORTUNATELY, I HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY 2005 BMW Z4. IT IS COMPLETELY ... |
| Jul 24, 2020 | STEERING | WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 80 DEGREES THE STEERING STARTS TO STICK AND BECOMES JERKY... |
| Jul 24, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | REOCCURING ISSUE: -DOOR LOCKS NOT FUNCTIONING BY REMOTE OR CENTRAL BUTTON -WIPERS NOT FUNCTIONING ... |
| Jul 11, 2020 | STEERING | STEERING GETS STICKY INTERMITTENTLY, MORE COMMON WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT. SEEMS LIKE A LOSS OF POWER ST... |