2007 BMW 525XI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 25%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2007 BMW 525XI, 25% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 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.
“2007 Bmw 525XI model not limited to or exclusive of this make/model but has a known issue where a red light indicator appears on the dash signaling an electronic steering column fault has occurred, do not turn the engine off or the car may not be able to be started again, contact your local Bmw service department. This has yet to make it on the NHTSA database as an official recall but I have researched and made note of several hundred customers experiencing this same issue on their Bmw. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640052, filed 2014-09, 75,000 miles“2007 Bmw 525XI model not limited to or exclusive of this make/model but has a known issue where a red light indicator appears on the dash signaling an electronic steering column fault has occurred, do not turn the engine off or the car may not be able to be started again, contact your local Bmw service department. This has yet to make it on the NHTSA database as an official recall but I have researched and made note of several hundred customers experiencing this same issue on their Bmw. This car is out of the 3 year service warranty and this is not covered or a recalled item as of today. …”
NHTSA complaint #10413773, filed 2011-07, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 525XI. While the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, the ignition was turned to the on position but the engine did not start. The dealer diagnosed that the steering wheel lock mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. Updated 8/10/15 updated 10/17/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10722313, filed 2015-05, 73,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 525XI. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. The power steering warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10509591, filed 2013-04, 60,000 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…
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 525XI
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 525XI
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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