2007 BMW 328I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 14%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the steering of the 2007 BMW 328I, 14% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On the way home yesterday a red warning light steering wheel with a pad lock on the top left corner came on, after parking at home I got the manual out and found that this is an electric steering-wheel lock fault and now the car will not start. This is an issue with most Bmw's manufactured between years 2006 to 2007. I learned about the issue when I did a search in Bmw forum's. Both european and north american markets are effected with this fault.”
NHTSA complaint #11132807, filed 2018-10, 150,000 miles“After, I parked my car in the garage. (nothing out of the ordinary, daily routine, normal conditions). My car wouldn't start. It displayed a power steering wheel locked icon warning when I tried to start the ignition. The ignition spark wasnt there. The lights also dimmed as I tried to get started.”
NHTSA complaint #10766445, filed 2015-09, 163,500 miles“Steering wheel lock displayed on car dash board. It will not start and car had to be towed to dealership. I have found several complaints of this same issue online. Bmw needs to pay for this issue I will never buy another Bmw the rest of my life. Please check into this.”
NHTSA complaint #10524774, filed 2013-07, 80,000 miles“Everything was fine. I hadn't noticed any changes except the cruise control would shut off by itself. Then I needed a jump and it took right away. The next time I needed a jump it wouldn't take. Took the battery to autozone and had it checked and it was fine. So realized it wasn't the battery. Id try to start the car but nothing happens not even a clicking noise nothing. But the lights still came on windows still rolled down radio even worked it just wouldn't start.”
NHTSA complaint #10597862, filed 2014-06, 70,000 miles“I was left stranded in a parking lot with the steering wheel lock light showing. I was not able to start the car at all and I was upset because I could not move the car and had to be towed to the closest place which was an extreme burden on me financially.”
NHTSA complaint #10451711, filed 2012-03, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10151323May 1, 2016ELV Does Not Release. The customer complains of a no-crank, no-start situation. The condition may be intermittent. The ELV (Electric Steering Lock) warning is shown in the…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147941Jan 1, 2014ELV Does Not Release. Cause 1: The steering column is held against the steering lock because of torque from the steering gear. In such cases, a yellow check control warning (CC…
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 5% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 56 | 14% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 328I
129 complaintsAir bags
105 complaintsEngine
65 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
36 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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