One problem related to steering anti-theft device has been reported for the 2003 BMW M3. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Steering wheel locked up. Consumer was unable to move the steering wheel. When this happened it tightened to the point that when making a turn it was hard to turn. Its was as if something was holding on to it. This occurrence happens intermittently.
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems |