2012 BMW 335I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2012 BMW 335I, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,100 miles. 1 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.
“My 2012 Bmw 335I couple m sport package (automatic) engine stalls randomly (5 times since purchasing the car in november of 2013). As a result, the power steering fails and power brake assist also fails. Resulting in some scary situations indeed. This typically happens between 5-40 MPH. Engine typically restarts after 10-15 min. The last time this has happened was on 5/21/14 at around 9am pst. I was stranded on ca highway 85. Vehicle has only 7k miles. No engine fault codes register when taken to dealership and they send me back telling me that the car is safe to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593767, filed 2014-05, 7,100 miles“The car Hydroplaned while driving on the interstate, spun out of control and slammed into a tree in the rear end. My son was going approximately 65 mph and upon impact no airbags deployed and the steering wheel was in his hands after impact. His seat broke and collapsed into a laying position. His head sustained a huge blow to the interior side of the car in addition to another head injury in the front, a fractured wrist and multiple bruises along with a sore neck & back. …”
NHTSA complaint #11545689, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 10203340Sep 1, 2021Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
- 10200238Jun 1, 2021Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
- 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…
- 10177616Jun 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist…
- 10176357May 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering…
- 10166230Sep 1, 2019THUMPING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE WHILE STEERING: A "thumping" noise is heard from the front axle area during slow speed steering.
- 10166227Sep 1, 2019Eps steering gear for certain vehicles: electric motor mounting bolts - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120000 mileage.
- 10165282Aug 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable…
- 10159122Mar 1, 2019STEERING GEAR MOVEMENT NOT SMOOTH. Stiff movement in the steering or sticks when steering from one limit position to the other Unfavorable software of the Electric Power Steering…
- 10153751Jan 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 335I
14 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 335I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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