2006 BMW 530I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2006 BMW 530I, 6% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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.
“Car stalled in traffic but would not restart due to a faulty steering wheel lock sensor. (elv) wheel was turned and would not move due to this electronic locking control sensor. Bmw refuses to fix as a recall or safety issue. $1000 for new part.”
NHTSA complaint #10564430, filed 2014-02, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 530I. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to lock and no warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the driver had to turn off and restarted the vehicle in or for the vehicle to resumed normal function. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10598085, filed 2014-06, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 10% |
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 11% |
| 2007 | 6 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 7% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 530I
32 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 530I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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