BMW X3 owners have reported 81 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering failed (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When starting the vehicle, the message center displays "loss communications brake system control module a. " the vehicle losses power steering, speedometer indication, tire pressure monitoring, and stability control. Read details...
While driving the steering completely locked with a message "chassis stabilization malfunction. . . . ". Almost had a major accident. Took it to the dealer and they diagnosed the problem as the electronic steering failed and needs to be replaced. Read details...
My wife was driving the vehicle on the highway, and the power steering failed causing a loss of control of the vehicle. Luckily she was not injured and the vehicle drifted to the right hand lane and off onto the shoulder. Read details...
While driving on an interstate road, exiting a tunnel, the x-3 suddenly, without any warning or indicators, lost the power steering and power brakes. The engine lost power and the dash board lite up with a myriad of warnings that made no sense. Then, just as suddenly the entire dash board went dark. Read details...
Car reports steering malfunction and electrical power steering assist is not provided. Appears similar to issue with power steering system covered by recall 11v341000, however Bmwna confirms this vehicle is not impacted by recall 11v341000. Read details...