Steering Problems of BMW 535

BMW 535 owners have reported 12 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering fluid (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of BMW 535


Recently reported Steering problems of BMW 535

The Steering problem

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 535i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, a steering wheel image was displayed on the instrument panel. The computer then informed the contact to carefully drive the vehicle to a dealer for service.   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...

The Lose Power Steering problem

Fuel pump failures, car shut down while driving on the highway (numerous times) lost power steering while going over 60 mph. Cost over $10,000 to make repairs on the vehicle because BMW said it is no longer under warranty.   Read details...




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