Steering Related Problems of the 2008 BMW 535

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2008 BMW 535. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering fluid (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of BMW 535

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
2
Power Steering Fluid problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2008 BMW 535

The Steering problem

The active steering stops working without warning, dramtically changing the handling of the car. It randomly starts & stops working. The dealer first denied that there was a problem, then after 3 visits "fixed" it with updated software, but the problem persists.   Read details...

The Power Steering Fluid problem

2008 535i power steering pump at 49,560 miles. I fluid dripping (brownish-reddish) on my garage floor and looked under the car and noticed leak developed under the car engine left side, sipped thru the under carriage cover plate. I contacted BMW dealership, set up appointment for service analysis.   Read details...


Steering related problems in other BMW 535 model year vehicles:



535 Service Bulletins
535 Safety Recalls
535 Defect Investigations