BMW 545 owners have reported 6 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
Dynamic steering malfunction causing hazardous driving conditions at highway speeds.
Takada recall. My car's make cracking noise or groaned noises as some other e60 owners described. The noises sounded as the car start rolling at low speed whether go straight or turn a little to left or right. It's happened every time. The airbag light come on during drive and it is off when I shut off the engine. The next time I start the car is still remain stayed on, and it's goes off during drive. The steering wheel seems not firm unlike e39 is more firm. I found a forum where the e60 owners had similar problem and the dealer solved the problems I mentioned above by just replace the takata airbag and maybe an update of software involved. In conclusion to my complaint regarding takada airbag the BMW should open a recall for my car or add my car to the recall list as it's not safe for me and my family. Please help, thank you.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became very stiff and the power steering deactivated warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that after restarting the vehicle, all of the warning lamps illuminated and an electronic malfunction warning message showed up before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage 120,000. Mah.
On BMW with the n62 4. 4l v8 engine there's an oil leak on the alternator bracket that leaks for a while until it is inspected and found it leaks oil on the steering components I think causing the steering components to deteriorate after a while causing a safety issue. The oil leak eventually happens to all n62 4. 4l v8 engines.
The battery died so I got a new one. After reinstalling it, all the dash lights came on. The active steering came on also. After driving the car off the lot, I realized my steering wheel was turned to the left but I was going straight. Now I can't figure out how to fix this issue.
Frequent electronic malfunctions (averages 1 per hour). Car will engage cruise control with no warning. Occasionally will increase the cruise control by 5 mile per hour increments. Will randomly spray & wipe windows. Frequently unlocks doors & will not allow them to be locked again until the car is stopped & turned off. Makes frequent emergency calls (often 3-4 times in an hour). Moves & adjusts steering wheel while driving. Activates turn signals. Activates 4 way flashers. Rolls up & down windows with no warning. Sometimes will go outside to car to find windows rolled down while car was parked. Activates alarm siren while driving. And more . . . . .