Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 46000 | 1 | |
| The steering becomes difficult to control when temps are above 90 degrees. there is a significant difference when driving at any speed. when trying to turn the steering wheel to either side there is a quick over steer at the slightest movement causing the driver to try and correct which then causes a reverse over steer. this problem has been well documented by other owners to nhtsa and bmwna but ignored or viewed as not a safety issue. i beg to differ. i've experienced first hand the cause and affect of this steering issue when trying to avoid an object on the highway that only required a relatively easy turn of the steering wheel. however, because of the sticky steering the minor maneuver became a major control issue to bring the car back to a normal steering path. this problem is known throughout bmw z model owners as sticky steering. i will not let my wife drive this vehicle because of the problem. it is just too dangerous. why is this issue not being addressed. it is so wide spread and it is a safety issue. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 46000 | ||
| The steering becomes difficult to control when temps are above 90 degrees. there is a significant difference when driving at any speed. when trying to turn the steering wheel to either side there is a quick over steer at the slightest movement causing the driver to try and correct which then causes a reverse over steer. this problem has been well documented by other owners to nhtsa and bmwna but ignored or viewed as not a safety issue. i beg to differ. i've experienced first hand the casue and affect of this steering issue when trying to avoid an object on the highway that only required a relatively easy turn of the sterring wheel. however, because of the sticky steering the minor manuver became a major control issue to bring the car back to a normal steering path. this problem is known throughout bmw z model owners as sticky steering. i will not let my wife drive this vehicle because of the problem. it is just too dangerous. why is this issue not being addressed. it is so wide spread and it is a safety issue. | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 69000 | 1 | |
| The steering wheel intermittently locks up at higher speeds (50-70 mph). usually the issue happens when the temperature is above 85 degrees. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 69000 | ||
| The steering wheel intermittently locks up at higher speeds (50-70 mph). usually the issue happens when the temperature is above 85 degrees. | |||
| 05/29/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Steering wheel tends to 'detent' in one position until moved to another position. steering response is not smooth and linear. vehicle steering is 'darty' and unpredictable - more pronounced on crowned roads. lane control is difficult and requires constant steer / counter steer to prevent lane excursions. higher ambient temperatures tend to compound / amplify problem. vehicle build date is 05 / 2006. | |||
| 04/28/2012 | 60000 | ||
| The steering pseudo-locks (has a tick) and its nearly impossible to hold the vehicle straight. one is continually fighting the steering tick/lock to keep the car going straight. | |||
| 08/20/2011 | 52000 | ||
| On hot days, the steering on my bmw sticks. this is becoming more and more of a problem. i just drove the car home from the mechanic on a 60 mile trip. the problem causes me to have oversteer and over-correct when changing lanes. it's increasingly difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. furthermore, i now drive with my forearms completely tense in an attempt to compensate for the problem which results in undue fatigue. my mechanic suggested tat the only remedy is an entirely new steering rack, in excess of $2,000. the car only has 52,000 miles though it is out of factory warranty. a quick search online, indicates that this is a common problem. the problem has been occurring for some time (at least 25,000 miles) but i'm beginning to feel at more and more of a risk. i mentioned it to the dealer when it first began happening, while the car was still under warranty, but they told me nothing was wrong. | |||
| 08/13/2011 | 40000 | ||
| Same issue as described in nhtsa investigation pe 10-020 sticky steering occurs during periods of high ambient temperatures. the car darts and wanders. it is extemely disconcerting and requires constant attention. an increased steering effort typically occurs when the steering wheel is at the center position and thedriver attempts to make small steering adjustments. this is not a one time incident so approximate incident date is inappropriate. it is constant. also not sure why the investigation you conducted lists only '03-05 when it clearly states in the investigation that bmw did not fix the problem until july 2006. my car is a 2006 with a june 2006 build date, just prior to the fix of the acknowledged problem. | |||
| 06/08/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw roadster z4. the contact stated while driving 40 mph to 70 mph the steering grab and pulls to the right also struggle to keep into a straight line. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the failure and stated it always does that and there was no failure. the vehicle was also taken to another mechanic shop who stated the vehicle needs an oil separator. this is when you are checking the oil there was yellow stuff on top of the oil (per the contact). the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 54,000....mw | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw z4. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the steering pulls to the right or the left. while making a right turn the steering pull to the right and the vehicle crashed into the curb causing extensive damages to the front fender and sides, no one was injured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated there are no recalls for the steering problem. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he should take the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 55,000...mw | |||
| 07/03/2010 | 42000 | ||
| When cornering in my 2006 bmw z4 the electric steering will seem to stick in one possition then requiring force to release, normally happens on on ramps and off ramps when cornering, car then will dart when you force the wheel, could become a sticky situation if it gets worse | |||
| 08/24/2010 | 34700 | ||
| Outside temperature was over 100 degrees. i was driving on the freeway and the power steering seemed to stick in one place, requiring more than usual effort to move the steering wheel. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 37500 | ||
| Today i experienced a steering problem with my 2006 bmw z-4. the outside temp was approx 86 degrees. i noticed the steering (which is electronically controlled) became very heavy and it became difficult to maintain the vehicle in the lane. twice the vehicle jutted to the right causing me to ride on the edge of the road (hitting the grinders) - it took both hands and a tight grip to maintain center. i first noticed this problem last summer - steering is normal at cooler temps but today it was hot outside and the problem reoccured. i took my vehicle to the dealer last summer and they found no fault codes, but this is a definite problem and bmw is very aware of it. | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 32000 | 1 | |
| Bmw 2006 z-4 3.0 si power steering unit failed to operate at vehicle start up. the car was taken to the local bmw dealer (bmw long beach ca) where the failure of the power steering unit was confirmed by the mechanic. after inspection of the unit by the dealer the unit began to operate with no further faults found, an additional three days of testing and troubleshooting by the dealer failed to identify or repeat the original fault with the unit-- no parts were replaced. *tr | |||
| 05/30/2009 | 18000 | 1 | |
| This concerns many bmw z4 eps (electronic power steering) when the car set in hot weather and then i go to drive it, the steering becomes very tight and does not always return to center. also there is a lag in steering turning or null spot of almost no response for up to one inch of steering wheel turn. this tight slug est response to is totally opposite in cool weather when there is no problem in steering response. *tr | |||