Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2010 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Idler Arm problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Lose Power Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems |
Lost power steering as car was driving approx 50 mph on garden state parkway at top of bridge over the raritan river. Battery warning came on dash, car lost power and then stopped. No collision or injury. Car was towed and repaired by c&t towing and auto repair, rahway NJ. Read details...
A bolt connecting the alternator to the motor has broken off causing the serpentine belt to come off resulting in the loss of power steering. This issue resulted in a recall and the vehicle was allegedly repaired in California back in 2013. Read details...
In Feb 2016 during driving on the highway, lost power steering and battery light come on. Car was towed to the garage to determinate cause and fix the problem. Bolt that hold pulley tensioner was broken and belt fell off. There was no easy way to remove bronek head bolt off from engine block. Read details...