2013 BMW 335I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2013 BMW 335I, 5% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 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.
“Problems with eps rack. Car has never been in any accidents. Sits at 56,000 miles with no other problems. When turning the steering wheel right and left their is a loud grinding noise and the steering wheel becomes very stiff.”
NHTSA complaint #11329754, filed 2020-06, 56,000 milesRelated 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 2013 BMW 335I
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 335I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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