Bmw Z4 Roadster 2005
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 4US 5UM | Premium |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 - 18 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG | 423.19 - 444.35 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster?
- The 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 - 27 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster is $3150.
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Where is the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster produced?
- The 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster is produced in Greer South Carolina, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster, additional information is below.
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What is the GVWR of a 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster?
- The 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster has a GVWR of Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) lbs.
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How much horsepower does the 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster have?
- The 2005 BMW Z4 Roadster has 184 horsepower.
- 2.5L 6 cylinder 5-speed automatic
- 2.5L 6 cylinder 6-speed automated manual
- 2.5L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
- 3L 6 cylinder 5-speed automatic
- 3L 6 cylinder 6-speed automated manual
- 3L 6 cylinder 6-speed manual
Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z4 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 20456 Model name (carline) Z4 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.4 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.7 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic (S5) Rear-Wheel Drive Z4 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Automatic (S5) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 20457 Model name (carline) Z4 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic (S5) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.9 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.9 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z4 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Vehicle record id 20458 Model name (carline) Z4 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.9 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.5 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic (S5) Rear-Wheel Drive Z4 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Automatic (S5) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 20459 Model name (carline) Z4 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic (S5) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.2536 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.5372 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 3MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic (S6) Rear-Wheel Drive Z4 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Automatic (S6) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 4MODE Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Vehicle record id 20460 Model name (carline) Z4 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic (S6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.3982 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.6275 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 4MODE Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
- B662419 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- B340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
- B611305 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
- B110208 - POWER TRAIN: Power reduction fC2A82 intake vanos and/or fc2 a87 exhaust vanos camshaft fault: the "service engine soon" (mil) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi
- 513608 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: "outside door mirror moves when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Whistling noise coming from the center vent - a/c is off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
- 513608 - VISIBILITY: "outside door mirror moves when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory
- 513608 - VISIBILITY: "outside door mirror moves when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory
- 120913 - EQUIPMENT: State inspection and emission (i/m) test fails due to an invalid vin number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an i/m test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (vin) stored in the dme (digital moto
- 641105 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Clicking/popping noise from dash at startup. The customer states that when the vehicle is started, or the ignition switch is turned on, there is a clicking/popping noise coming from the dash area. Cause mis-alignment of the fresh air/recirc
- 513608 - VISIBILITY: "outside door mirror moves when locking or unlocking the vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the memory position preset by the customer. Pressing the seat memory
- 610314 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
- 610314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Check control messages related to battery charge during cold ambient temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15f, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
- 010914 - AIR BAGS: "?Si b01 09 14 september 2014 warrantieswarranties this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 09 14 dated august 2014. Please read this service information bulletin in its entirety, the content has been completely updated. Design
- B360215 - TIRES:VALVE: Valve stem replacement with wheel electronics. Information the valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- SIB-61-13-05 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kb
- SIB-13-13-10 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times. *pe
- SIB-63-14-10 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: the rear lamp is not water tight due to cracks due to stress. Water may enter the lamp. *rm
- SIB-33-01-02 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY: Bmw: a grinding noise is coming from the differential during slow cornering. When turning a slip/stick effect is created on the lining and steel discs incorporated in the differential clutch causes a grinding noise. *rm
- SIB-23-01-08 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Bmw: a new technical support process has been created regarding transmission concerns. *rm
- SI B12 12 10 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rm
- SI B12 55 06 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm
- SIB-51-42-10 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Bmw: water is leaking into the luggage compartment due to a damaged seal on rear vents. *rm
- SIB-63-02-01 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
- SIB-11-08-03 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. This is due to moisture accumulation. *rm
- SIB-28-02-08 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Bmw: a new technical process is being used on many models to determine the root cause of double-clutch transmission problems. *rm
- SIB-32-04-07 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
- SIB-16-02-09 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
- SIB-12-24-07 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Bmw vehicle: s54-catalyst protection mode while the vehicle is low on fuel. Complaints that the vehicle has no power during heavy acceleration. Fuel reserve light is illuminated and the fuel level, when measured with the service tester,
- SIB-12-20-07 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw vehicle: m54/m56-mixture too lean-fault codes 2882/2883 are stored in the dme. Complaints that service engine soon light is illuminated. The fault codes 2882/2883-fuel trim, mixture too lean are stored in the dme. Possible causes ma
- SI-B-34-11-08 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). A part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc components are replaced under warranty for the vehicles lis
- SI-B72-02-09 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR: Bmw: belt tensioner harnesses. A repair harness for the front seat safety belt tensioners at the belt retractors may have been improperly installed. *pe
- SIB-65-75-06 - AIR BAGS: Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). The problem may be intermittent. Microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe
- SI-B-12-04-05 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bmw: check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. Models e83, e85, e86, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60 and e61. *pe updated 5/24/11. *pe
- SI B12-55-06 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: N54-diagnosis for dme fc 29dc/2fbf for models e90, e92 produced from 06/06 and e93, e60, e61 produced from 03/07. *pe updated 7/8/09. *pe models e82, e88 produced from start 2000 and e71 produced from start 2000. Updated 7/21
- 130206 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Top tier detergent gasoline in bmw vehicles. *tt
- 360406 - TIRES: Nitrogen inflated tires. *tt
- 120806 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Service action: program mss70 dme - tank ventilation diagnostics. Fault code: 2a1a: tank ventilation system, function is erroneously stored in the dme. The service engine soon lamp is illuminated. *tt
- 7220005 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE: Airbag warning light is illuminated, and fault code 71 (seat occupancy detector) is stored in mrs4rd. Bmw e83 (x3). Model year unknown. *tt
Sticky steering investigation # PE10020
Odi has evaluated the sticky steering condition, which included reviews of complaints and warranty claims, interviews and surveys of owners of complaint vehicles, road tests of complaint vehicles, and a review of bmws engineering and test data.Odi found the sticky steering condition does not result in a significant steering effort, thus the impact on the drivers ability to control the vehicle does not appear to be significant.A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.See the attached report for additional information.In addition, during this investigation, odi became aware of allegations of failure or loss of electric power-assisted steering on the subject vehicles.As a result, odi is separately reviewing this issue to determine whether additional agency action is needed.
Bmw airbag light illumination investigation # EA08001
Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. The specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. In addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. The specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.The average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.Please see bmws 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passengers entry and exit.Specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.A brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light.
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
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| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Convertible/Cabriolet |
| DisplacementCC | 2500.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 152.2 |
| DisplacementL | 2.5 |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| EngineHP | 184 |
| EngineKW | 137.2088 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| GVWR | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturer Id | 968 |
| Model | Z4 |
| ModelID | 1725 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| NCSA Body Type | Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar) |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | Z4 |
| Note | Model No: 0525 Shipping Weight Std.=2932 Auto.=2998 ,GVWR Std. = 3483 ,Auto. = 3549 GAWR Front = 1820 ,Rear = 1841 ,Service Load = 551 ,Length w/ bumpers = 161.1 ,Width = 70.1 ,Height = 51.1 ,Track Front = 58 ,Track Rear = 60 |
| Other Restraint System Info | Dual-stage suppl. restraint system (SRS) certified to the advanced airbag requiremnets of FMVSS 208. |
| Plant City | GREER |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | Z4 |
| Trim | Roadster 2.5si |
| VIN | 4USBT335X5LS53707 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Wheel Base Short | 98.2 |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20200717 |
The steering sticks while driving you have to force it to turn causing you to travel back and forth across the lane. This only happens at hwy speeds on very warm days and at slower speeds works normal.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200716 |
The steering sticks while driving you have to force it to turn causing you to travel back and forth across the lane. This only happens at hwy speeds on very warm days and at slower speeds works normal.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200706 |
Steering is no longer smooth or safe, takes 2 hands and even on straight road has to be moved in jerks side to side, as if someone else is holding the wheel and fighting back when you try to turn wheel. Warm is worse and on highway at speed almost impossible to keep straight. On my drive monday had i had to make an evasive move i would not have been able to and would have been in a head on collision. In hawaii it is always over 80 degrees on highway. When first turned on in garage it is not nearly as bad. But after couple minutes it is nearly impossible to maintain chosen direction. Evasive action now impossible and told by dealer that an entire new steering column is required and that this is a very common problem in z4s from 2004-2006. Has only 18,000 miles on it. In flawless shape. In 2012 with 11,442 miles on the car the steering was doing the same thing. My father who bought the car new, the car took it to the dealer who replaced the entire steering column. Thus the car now has 7,000 more miles and again i am told it needs another steering column replacement for $6000. From investigating others who have had the same issue it is the unsealed bearing in the middle of the column that the lubricant dries and hardens onto. That bearing can be dug out, cleaned off and new lubricant applied. But this is only a temporary fix. The lubricant will dry and harden requiring another costly (quoted at $1700) opening and cleaning/lubricating. The 2007 models have had 0 complaints so somewhere along the way bmw fixed the unsealed bearing problem. I am asking for a new steering column with one of the sealed bearing assemblies to be installed by the bmw dealer at their cost.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200705 |
Steering is no longer smooth or safe, takes 2 hands and even on straight road has to be moved in jerks side to side, as if someone else is holding the wheel and fighting back when you try to turn wheel. Warm is worse and on highway at speed almost impossible to keep straight. On my drive monday had i had to make an evasive move i would not have been able to and would have been in a head on collision. In hawaii it is always over 80 degrees on highway. When first turned on in garage it is not nearly as bad. But after couple minutes it is nearly impossible to maintain chosen direction. Evasive action now impossible and told by dealer that an entire new steering column is required and that this is a very common problem in z4s from 2004-2006. Has only 18,000 miles on it. In flawless shape. In 2012 with 11,442 miles on the car the steering was doing the same thing. My father who bought the car new, the car took it to the dealer who replaced the entire steering column. Thus the car now has 7,000 more miles and again i am told it needs another steering column replacement for $6000. From investigating others who have had the same issue it is the unsealed bearing in the middle of the column that the lubricant dries and hardens onto. That bearing can be dug out, cleaned off and new lubricant applied. But this is only a temporary fix. The lubricant will dry and harden requiring another costly (quoted at $1700) opening and cleaning/lubricating. The 2007 models have had 0 complaints so somewhere along the way bmw fixed the unsealed bearing problem. I am asking for a new steering column with one of the sealed bearing assemblies to be installed by the bmw dealer at their cost.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200626 |
My car was parked while i was on the beach for 2 hours when i started my car the power steering was gone i couldn't move the car out of the parking spot. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200625 |
My car was parked while i was on the beach for 2 hours when i started my car the power steering was gone i couldn't move the car out of the parking spot. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200604 |
Passenger side airbag deployed. Facts: vehicle was parked and not running. Key was not in the ignition. The vehicle sustained no impact ' no collision. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200603 |
Passenger side airbag deployed. Facts: vehicle was parked and not running. Key was not in the ignition. The vehicle sustained no impact ' no collision. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200220 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw z4. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to change lanes, the steering ceased without warning. Gault auto sport bmw located at (2311 north st, endicott, ny 13760) was contacted by phone. The contact was informed to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not part of a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,300.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- C2A82 [1] C2A82
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4USBT53595LU10493 | 2005 | Z4 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USBT535X5LT28207 | 2005 | Z4 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USBT335X5LS53707 | 2005 | Z4 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USBT53555LU11477 | 2005 | Z4 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USBT53505LT27812 | 2005 | Z4 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USBT53555LT28082 | 2005 | Z4 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USBT33585LS55567 | 2005 | Z4 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |