Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 2012 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Idler Arm problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Failed problems |
Two nights ago I was at domino’s pizza. I put my car in reverse and the car died and the steering wheel locked up like the power steering was giving out I was able to start the car again, but still with no power steering assist and drove the car home about a mile away, but every time I slowed Read details...
The idler pulley bolt broke for the third time. The car has approx 60 k miles, and the last replacement was done in may 2018, approx 15 k miles ago. Vehicle was moving and it lost the steering (steering hydraulics stopped working, making it very difficult to steer), battery indicator came on and Read details...
Had to replace water pump at 58,000 miles. Car is spewing exhaust, and acceleration and steering are not functioning properly, likely due to ujoint and/or worn control arm, which I noticed were recalled for other models, but listed as a recall for my car/VIN. Read details...