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4USBT53565L••••••2006 Bmw Z4
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2006 Bmw Z4 build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
87on the model
32builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 7Electrical System 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireOct 2013
The contact owns a 2006 bmw z4. The contact stated that while parked, the contact used the keyless entry to unlock the door and the vehicle caught on fire. The contact called the fire department who stated that the fire was caused by an electrical component. The manufacturer was…
StructureJul 2024
The contact owns a 2005 BMW Z4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the heavy plastic interior liner panel fell on his head. The contact stated that the plastic cover was used to hide the windshield clasps that hold the convertible top in place when the…
SteeringJun 2019
Steering wheel feels jerky when turned left or right and reaches a point where added force is needed to turn the wheel resulting in sudden moves of the car to the left or right respectively. Ambient temperature appears to affect when this happens, it was 94f today and car was…
SteeringMay 2012
I don't know if there's been any deaths in this faulty steering problem but I'm not going to let my 16 year old daughter take my bmw z4 out because the steering can be so sticky I'm afraid for her life, bmw should have a recall on the 2003-2005 z4's before somebody gets hurt.…
SteeringMar 2011
My 2005 bmw z4 have steering wheels issues. GPS navigation system don't work
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4USBT53565LU10760 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.