Steering is sticking like there is a groove in the road forcing the vehicle to bear left or right. Very scary! This occurred at 13,558 miles in 2008 the vehicle only has 39,700 miles on it now (03/2022) because it's scary to drive and way too expensive to repair. This should have been a BMW recall. Can't believe BMW allows this defect to exist on its vehicles that are supposed to be designed with superior driving quality. I would expect BMW to replace this steering column at their cost for faulty, unsafe design.

I have noticed an issue with the steering since having the car but it seems to be more pronounced when it's warm outside (above 90) for some reason. When driving there is a definite rigidness that occurs when steering. It feels very tight, not fluid as it should and there is a release or gap that occurs when turning that makes me feel unsafe at times. I thought that at first it was in need of steering fluid but learned online that it is a electric and not hydraulic. Is there a recall on this? or a fix?

I have the same complaint as many others with a 2003 z4. The steering is very sticky, rigid or notchy whatever you want to call it. In the city it is not as noticeable, however on the highway it in my opinion makes driving this vehicle dangerous. I cannot believe the steering problem has not caused an accident or fatality as it makes highway driving risky. I cannot believe this issue has not resulted in a recall from BMW or government authority. Very sad and tragic situation. I avoid using the Z4 on the highway, limiting my travel to local venues.