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 | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 33000 | 1 | |
| Steering malfunction. do not continue driving. big red sign to stop car. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 33000 | ||
| Steering malfunction. do not continue driving. big red sign to stop car. | |||
| 06/09/2012 | 34400 | ||
| About 3 months ago i bought a 2007 bmw 550i with 29,802 miles. when a large red steering lock light appeared on the dash, as well as, the center console computer had instructions not to turn the engine off. the car operated normally just with an uncomfortable big red light on my dash. before calling the bmw dealer i decided to do some research on the internet. i have found dozens of bmw forums referencing steering wheel lock malfunctions. most were ranging from updating computers to steering column replacements. i took the car to the bmw dealer as he gave me a loaner and took my car for the night. the following day he called me in and told me i needed to fix this problem that would cost me $700 or the steering might lock up on me during driving. with this many similar complaints it sounds like there might be a recall on the bmw steering lock? | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 63000 | ||
| The active steering malfunction takes place every time the vehicle is started. the dealership has run full diagnostics and have come up with no errors. the only solution is to replace the steering column which is in excess of $5,000. i am worried the system is going to lock up in whole and lose steering capabilities. | |||
| 10/21/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw 550i series. while driving 35 mph and varies speed the power steering fail. the warning light illuminated indicating warning hydraulic steering malfunction. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was told they needed to replace the computerized steering column chip. there will be a recall coming out for this failure and he should wait for the recall notice before they can repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was called and stated they knew nothing of this recall and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 120,000....mw | |||