2013 BMW 528I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,041miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2013 BMW 528I, 5% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,041 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.
“When making turns I hear a clicking noise. Going into turn and coming out of turn noise can be heard from the steering wheel itself. This happens only when making turns anywhere. After investigating come to my attention that the clock spring just for no reason breaks connection which make the air bag restraint light com on and you loose control of any functions on steering wheel. Functions like cruise control,radio control...etc. Connections inside a steering wheel shouldn't be snapping off if they were designed correctly in a 2013 vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176038, filed 2019-02, 84,000 miles“My 2013 Bmw horn went out a week ago, I paid almost 300 dollars to have it fix and my brake fluid changed. A week later my horn went out again once my driver restraint system light came on. Once this light came on my cruise control button stopped working as well as my horn. Which is everything connected to the steering wheel this could be an airbag problem Bmw has called certain models of these cars on recall which mine doesn't fall under this recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10965855, filed 2017-03“Error Codes : 1. E11480 No Message (Alive Counter Safety 0xD7) Receiver Instrument Cluster Transmitter Airbag 2. E11482 Message (Alive Counter Safety 0xD7) Not Current Receiver Instrument Cluster Transmitter Airbag 3. B7F685 Under Voltage . 4. E114DB Instrument Panel: Demand Based Service Message, Message From CBS Subscriber (BBV) Missing 5. E114DC Instrument Panel: Demand Based Service Message, Message From CBS Subscriber (BBH) Missing 6. …”
NHTSA complaint #11474654, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
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- 10146770Sep 1, 2017BUZZING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. While driving at highway speeds, on uneven road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The Lane…
- 10146845Sep 1, 2016BUZZING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. While driving at highway speeds, on older (worn) road surfaces, a buzzing noise is heard coming from the steering wheel. The Lane…
- 10151312May 1, 2016Troubleshooting intermittent Steering Assistance with Electric Power Steering (EPS). Intermittent steering assistance failure CAUSE The power supply of the EPS control unit.
- 10151176Mar 1, 2016Groaning Noise When Adjusting Steering Column. A groaning noise can be heard when the steering column is retracted and moves into the lower position. Friction between gap trim…
- 10151101Feb 1, 2016SUBJECT Groaning Noise When Adjusting Steering Column. A groaning noise can be heard when the steering column is retracted and moves into the lower position. CAUSE Friction…
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 528I
37 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 528I
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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