BMW 5 Series owners have reported 33 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering light on (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The steering wheel locked and the car will not start. Can not get it out of the steering wheel lock mode that shows in the instrument cluster. I have searched the internet and find that this has and is a problem for many people who own BMW automobiles, which I consider to be very dangerous. Read details...
Active steering fault light and the passenger restraining system lights come on after car parked for over a week during a trip out. Several forums have indicated similar failure with excessive repair costs from dealer. Read details...
A few days back my steering wheel started making a squeaky noise like one of the rubbers have gone bad in the steering column. My car has approximately 55k miles on it and is majorly garage kept. I researched online and there are numerous complains of the same issue Read details...
The 2003 BMW 540i power steering pump spool valve was found (disassembled and judged by BMW technician) to jam at lower rpm thus causing complete loss of power steering assist, especially in reduced rpm turns off highways. On several occasions I nearly crashed into the median-wall because of it. Read details...
My 2011 BMW 550i sedan has had steering wheel grinding sensations and loud noises when I turn the wheel at low speeds. Sometimes there is a "thud" coming from the steering component also. BMW states there are no fixes for this and that it is not a safety issue. Read details...