Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 BMW z4 has 2 recalls, 91 complaints.
2
Recalls
91
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V273000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi,...
22V119000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 BMW Z4 Roadster w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2024 | STEERING | The electronic steering has failed several times while driving. This makes it very difficult to main... |
| Sep 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I have just found out that my 2006 BMW Z4 Convertible has serious wiring issues. The wires for exam... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | STEERING | In hot weather, the steering binds, making keeping the car in the correct lane extremely difficult. ... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | STEERING | When the car gets hot (parked in the sun) the steering becomes knotchy or sticky and the car becomes... |
| Sep 16, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2006 BMW Z4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2006 BMW Z4. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engin... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2006 BMW Z4. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | STEERING | The Steering wheel gets Hard, looks like power steering gets disabled automatically while driving, m... |
| Aug 12, 2021 | STEERING | When the outside temperatures are warmer (mid 80's and above) the steering wheel will stick in the c... |
| Apr 28, 2021 | STEERING | During warm weather the steering will momentary stick while driving which requires additional force ... |
| Jun 29, 2020 | STEERING | VEHICLE STEERING BECOMES "STICKY" AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO WARM TEMPERATURES. THIS CAUSES T... |
| Feb 6, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WENT TO CHANGE MY HEADLIGHT BULB AND NOTICES ALL OF THE WIRES WERE BARE. THE SHEATHING AROUND THE WI... |
| Jul 21, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE INSULATED WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING HAS HARDENED AND THE INSULATION HAD CRACKED AND FA... |
| Jul 18, 2019 | STEERING | VERY STICKY STEERING, DANGEROUS IN HOT WEATHER, THIS HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS. IT SOMETIMES REQUIRES SI... |
| Jul 5, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY BATTERY IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT I CAN'T START THE ENGINE.-700KM OIL SERVICE WARNING LIGHT DISPLA... |
| Mar 29, 2019 | STEERING | STEERING APPEARS TO BE STICKING OR STAYING AT A CERTAIN POINT IN THE STEERING RADIUS. I ALMOST VEERE... |
| Oct 8, 2018 | STEERING | RECURRING PROBLEM WITH STEERING INPUT EFFORT WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. THE STEERING STICKS WHEN IN T... |
| May 18, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FAILED 2011/30229 MILES, STILL UNDER CPO WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP ONLY TOPPED OF... |
| May 17, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2006 BMW Z4. The contact stated that while at a complete stop at the traffic ligh... |
| Apr 21, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE AND SET ON FIRE, RESULTING IN A HOUSE BEING BURNED DOWN AND THE F... |