CarRecallWatchThe 2003 BMW Z4 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 414 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (344 reports).
2003 BMW Z4 recalls
Most common 2003 BMW Z4 problems
Problem areas named in the 414 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 344 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
What owners report
This vehicle has a "sticky steering" issue in warm or hot weather, the steering sticks and requires a lot of effort to get the wheel to turn. If I am doing any speeds over 40 mph and keep adjusting the steering, I have almost wrecked the car on more than one occasion. The problem is the electric steering on the early year models of the BMW Z4. Mine is a 2003, the first year the car was on the market.
Steering is binding up, very hard to steer and control. Car starts out running fine after parked in hot weather and restarted it is almost uncontrollable. Looking for corrective action. Only 39,920 miles on car. Would like to use it or sell it, can do neither in current condition. Steering column needed or components
When outside temp is 80degrees or higher it becomes difficult to maintain the vehicle in the correct driving lane due to a stickyness in the steering wheel. I will not allow anyone to drive the vehicle when the temp is over 80 degrees ... sucks to have a convertable that you can't drive in warm weather!
My girlfriend, [XXX] , purchased a used 2003 BMW z4 2.5i. It is pristine with 47K original miles. Always maintained, garaged and never driven in foul weather. I, [XXX] , drove it home for her and noticed the steering to be "sticky". This showed on the highway traveling at 65 MPH. It was very unsettling to feel the car want to track in a direction that i could not control. I used "more force" to pull the steering wheel to get tracking correctly and stay in my travel lane. Lucking I did not overcorrect and lose control or cause and accident. Once it happened it continued to happen the balance of the drive on the highway and back roads. I've owned and driven many different makes and models o
Dealer sold me a car and the next day the car no turn on engine and have a full leaking under
2003 BMW Z4 questions
Does the 2003 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 BMW Z4: Air Bags; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Tires; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW Z4?
Based on 414 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (344), Air Bags (32), Electrical System (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 BMW Z4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.