BMW 525 owners have reported 22 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems | |
| Steering Failed problems |
Elv blocked message pops on from no where when driving steering wheel gets locked Read details...
2007 BMW 525xi model not limited to or exclusive of this make/model but has a known issue where a red light indicator appears on the dash signaling an electronic steering column fault has occurred, do not turn the engine off or the car may not be able to be started again, contact your local BMW Read details...
At 51000 miles a red light with a steering wheel and a padlock appeared on the dash. The car starts and steers ok with the red steering lock light on. There are no mechanical issues with the car but the light and a message stating go to a safe place before turning the car off. Read details...
Steering failure lock lite come every time you start car Read details...