CarRecallWatchThe 2006 BMW Z4 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (55 reports).
2006 BMW Z4 recalls
Heater in crankcase valve can short and cause fire
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Melt, Risking Fire
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Most common 2006 BMW Z4 problems
Problem areas named in the 91 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 55 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
The electronic steering has failed several times while driving. This makes it very difficult to maintain a lane and avoid other vehicles. This problem continues intermittently. Thousands of Z4 owners have reported the same issue in online forums.
In hot weather, the steering binds, making keeping the car in the correct lane extremely difficult. The car will dart from one side to the other. The car will be nearly impossible to keep in the correct lane.
I have just found out that my 2006 BMW Z4 Convertible has serious wiring issues. The wires for example on my front headlights the insulation is falling off the and leaving bare wires. I am very concerned this could be a fire safety issue that could result in bare electrical wires shorting together and starting a car fire. My research shows that many people who have 2006 BMW Z4 Convertibles are having this same issue. This seems to be a real issue with BMW using cheap wiring harnesses material and over time due heat and cooling is cause the insulation to fail and resulting in this issue.
When the car gets hot (parked in the sun) the steering becomes knotchy or sticky and the car becomes difficult to control. No problems whatsoever when the car is cool or on a cooler day. This problem has been witnessed by a BMW technician and there are no warning lights. This appears to be a fairly common issues with these cars.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the PCV valve heater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2006 BMW Z4 questions
Does the 2006 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW Z4: Heater in crankcase valve can short and cause fire; PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Melt, Risking Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW Z4?
Based on 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (55), Air Bags (14), Electrical System (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.