BMW 3 Series owners have reported 48 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Was driving on highway going 80 and the car just shut down, was unable to steer, left me and my 9 year old stranded for about 30 minutes untill it started back up, everyday everytime I drive it no matter what the speed it shuts down and have to pray that I don�t get hit by a car or am able Read details...
I parked my vehicle and when I went to start it it would not start. I got a red elv steering column lock error, BMW cc-id 186. Car will not start. Read details...
Steering wheel lock up light come on and lock up some time. Read details...
Electronic steering wheel lock. This is in the steering column when it fails the car will not start. It seems to be a pretty common problem. I was hoping there was a recall for this issue, but can not find one. Read details...
Noticed a very slight tapping when the car was first cranked--but no engine warning lights. After driving it for a few miles, a warning light indicating "charging malfunction" flashed on, and the battery symbol appeared. Read details...