BMW 7 Series owners have reported 3 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems |
When vehicle comes to a complete stop on an incline with the steering wheel turned full chocked to either the left or right the steering wheel freezes and cannot be turned to the opposite direction. It will not free up until I shift the transmission in reverse and back up a few feet. Read details...
After two weeks of purchase, the vehicle went into neutral mode with the gear shift still in drive without warning. The consumer coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. On a separate occasion, the power steering failed and became difficult to operate for directional control twice. Read details...