2007 BMW 3 Series Steering Problems

“The steering lock warning light in red display. I took to the dealer and they recommended me to replace the steering lock elv and program new control module. It cost $1,975.00 to replace. I did some research and it seems this might be known problem to Bmw, but yet, I have never heard about it, until the incident happened to me. When the warning symbol displayed, it display every time even when I open the door.”

“A warning light came on in my car (steering wheel with pad lock). I contacted the dealer and they asked me if I had called earlier which I had not. I was somewhat alarmed that this sound like a common issue although in all of the cars I have owned in the past, I have never had to replace a steering wheel column. I believe this is a defect and this is why I am filing this concern. I was informed that normally the steering wheel locks up and you are unable to drive.”

“I was driving and a red light with a steering wheel and pad lock came on. I contacted someone regarding this light and they indicated that this is very dangerous to drive on and that it could potentially lock up on me. I contacted irvine Bmw to inquire on the cost and someone answered asking me if I had spoke to him earlier about this problem, I responded no it was my first time calling. I believe this is potentially a problem with this vehicle and am requesting that someone look into the matter. …”

“My 2007 Bmw 335i became very hard to steer during a drive down a steep grade. A battery not charging error would appear on dash shortly after... Here is what happened. While driving down a steep hill and needing to break hard on a turn to avoid hitting a dead animal on the road I smelled burning rubber and then heard a noise this noise I discovered later in the day was my power steering belt breaking. I lost all power steering went off the road out off control due to lose of power steering and almost hit a bike rider and came very close to going off the side of road. …”

“Yellow warning light indicated wheel is locked; car will not start. This has happened multiple times. Whereas it did not affect my driving, it affected driveability. Have been far from home late in the day -work related. Dealership said this is a common problem. What if wheel locks while driving? Shame on Bmw.”