One problem related to steering failed has been reported for the 2001 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 BMW X5. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to operate properly. The driver coasted the vehicle onto the road shoulder and then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic potentially located a failure with the steering column spindle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.