Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/14/2013 | 76021 | 1 | |
| This vehicle, along with hundreds, maybe thousands, of others are afflicted with a known defect bmw is well aware of (and has subsequently made engineering changes after 2006) involving the steering wheel lock in e90 and e91 chassis. an amber or red steering wheel lock indicator will light for no apparent reason nor warning rendering the vehicle non-drivable (nor towable) and non-startable. bmw says the only solution is a complete change of the steering column. a very expensive repair. the owners blog shows hundreds of other dissatisfied owners with similar problems. i think you should have a recall of these bmw's because of the obvious defect in its engineering. and, furthermore, since bmw changed the whole steering lock system in their later models, they too knew of its faults. proving their guilt. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2013 | 76021 | ||
| This vehicle, along with hundreds, maybe thousands, of others are afflicted with a known defect bmw is well aware of (and has subsequently made engineering changes after 2006) involving the steering wheel lock in e90 and e91 chassis. an amber or red steering wheel lock indicator will light for no apparent reason nor warning rendering the vehicle non-drivable (nor towable) and non-startable. bmw says the only solution is a complete change of the steering column. a very expensive repair. the owners blog shows hundreds of other dissatisfied owners with similar problems. i think you should have a recall of these bmw's because of the obvious defect in its engineering. and, furthermore, since bmw changed the whole steering lock system in their later models, they too knew of its faults. proving their guilt. | |||
| 01/03/2012 | 60 | 1 | |
| My steering wheel lock indicator was warning me that it was locked (amber light) ultimately the indicator turned red when trying to start the car and stranded me. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2013 | 76021 | ||
| This vehicle, along with hundreds, maybe thousands, of others are afflicted with a known defect bmw is well aware of (and has subsequently made engineering changes after 2006) involving the steering wheel lock in e90 and e91 chassis. an amber or red steering wheel lock indicator will light for no apparent reason nor warning rendering the vehicle non-drivable (nor towable) and non-startable. bmw says the only solution is a complete change of the steering column. a very expensive repair. the owners blog shows hundreds of other dissatisfied owners with similar problems. i think you should have a recall of these bmw's because of the obvious defect in its engineering. and, furthermore, since bmw changed the whole steering lock system in their later models, they too knew of its faults. proving their guilt. | |||
| 01/03/2012 | 60 | ||
| My steering wheel lock indicator was warning me that it was locked (amber light) ultimately the indicator turned red when trying to start the car and stranded me. | |||
| 01/07/2012 | 150000 | ||
| My vehicle had the steering wheel lock with the amber light. apparently, there are numerous 3 series with this issue in us and world. this is common for the e90s. below is a list of those that have been reported to your agency. this fault could potentially happen while driving causing the occupants to lose steering control. reports: 10380778, 10378186 - 330i 10322165 - 325xi 10380077, 10353644 - 325i 10173714,10369685,10341920,10341836,10238977,10181405 and many others. when are you going to hold bmw accountable for this major issue and safety hazard? | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Steering wheel lock issue causing issues when trying to start ignition. the steering wheel lock will happen 2-3 times a week and eventually disable completely after a few months. had to replace with a new steering column | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 58000 | ||
| My 2006 bmw 325xi has had the amber steering lock light on for over a month and will not go off. it is a common problem with this make and model of car and bmw has refused to fix it. my car is 3000 miles past the warranty and it needs a new steering column. | |||
| 03/18/2010 | 45620 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the dealer offered $200.00 towards the total repair cost. the failure and current mileages were 45,620. | |||