2011 BMW 328I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 578 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2011 BMW 328I, 2% of the 578 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I purchased my vehicle and my 3rd top center brake light has never worked. My tires the tread seems low and I should have had new tires on the car when I purchased it. The steering seems more difficult when turning than it should be. Also I didn't receive 2 keys. My owners manual says I should receive 2 keys. I also had to order my owners manual and my car didn't come with it's owners manual.”
NHTSA complaint #11291148, filed 2019-12, 121,693 miles“Had several recalls sent but everytime I contact and took my car . Bmw stated that parts are not in. Been 2 years, so I was still paying and then told until get get fixed. No payments will be made on a car they knew was a safety hazard and did not for 2 years. Took car again in 2/2017. Same answer. Now they want to take care and charge me due to their lack to service my Bmw , which is a safety hazard to drive”
NHTSA complaint #10958742, filed 2017-03, 55,000 miles“Vehicle drives to the right when steering wheel is positioned in the center position. Straight-line driving position is several degrees to the left. Pull to the right was amplified with speed; highway driving was very noticeable. Dealer performed an alignment at 1600 miles and found rear camber, rear toe, and front left toe out of spec. Immediately afterwards the problem remained. Took the vehicle back to the dealer at 2200 miles for another alignment. Vehicle still has slight pull to the right but the steering wheel remains off-center. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428889, filed 2011-10, 100 miles“I got up to leave my house and entered my vehicle and proceeded to start my car. I started it and moved the gear shift so that I can reverse out my driveway. With my foot on the brake I attempted to put the car in reverse and soon as I took the car out of park, my car accelerated forward and the brakes completely locked up. It accelerated so hard and fast that it broke through my gate and knocked down my other gate. I turned the car off when it accelerated because the brakes locked and even with the power off the car accelerated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571775, filed 2024-02“Air bag is broken steering is very hard to turn the computer system went out and 1s gear is having problems taking off. I fear for my life every time I drive my only car. Can you please help me with these recalls problems”
NHTSA complaint #11378065, filed 2020-12Related service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 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…
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 2011 BMW 328I
194 complaintsEngine cooling
175 complaintsElectrical system
130 complaintsAir bags
91 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 328I
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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