YearToAvoid

2006 BMW Z4 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 BMW Z4, 60% of all 91 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 17 Z4 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 52,244 miles.

Steering complaints
55
60% of 91 complaints
All complaints this year
91
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
52,244 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 BMW Z4 steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 31, 2009, latest Mar 20, 2024.

2006 BMW Z4 steering complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2009Mar 2011Aug 2012Mar 2014Jul 2015Jul 2016Aug 2019Oct 2023
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2009 to Mar 2024; peak Jul 2010 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2006 BMW Z4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Z4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005172 (91%)
  2. 200655 (60%)
  3. 200711 (33%)
  4. 20085 (26%)
  5. 20091 (5%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 201113 (28%)
  8. 20121 (20%)
  9. 20131 (14%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20191 (20%)
  14. 20202 (40%)
  15. 20210 (0%)
  16. 20220 (0%)
  17. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 BMW Z4 have steering problems?
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 BMW Z4, 60% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,244 miles.
Which BMW Z4 year has the most steering complaints?
The 2005 BMW Z4 has the most steering complaints (172), compared with 55 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 BMW Z4?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 BMW Z4 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.