2001 BMW 3 Series Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2001 BMW 3 Series, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving about 70 MPH in a straight line on the highway, the dynamic stability control light turned on and the car jerked and stuttered almost as if it was braking on its own or locking up. This occurred twice today and is a significant safety issue as it was unexpected and could have LED to a loss of control, while driving at a significant speed on the interstate. Bmw should have to do something about whatever is causing this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11122431, filed 2018-08, 116,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10032815Nov 1, 2007Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. A grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. The noise is more pronounced while the…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 3 Series
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 3 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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