One problem related to steering gear box has been reported for the 2001 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at approximately 80 mph steering gear broke. This happened with no warning. Vehicle lost steering control. Owner had the BMW roadside assistance tow the vehicle to the BMW dealership. This is when the owner was informed as to what had happened to the vehicle. Owner was told by the manufacturer that an engineering team would be out to inspect the vehicle. As of today that never happened.
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems | |
| Steering Knuckle Spindle problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Noise problems |