2007 BMW 530I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,996miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2007 BMW 530I, 8% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,996 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.
“My 2007 Bmw 530I has a message in the dash with a red steering wheel saying steering wheel lock malfunction! Steering wheel may stay locked/unlocked and vehicle may not start ..... I have called the Bmw manufacturing company in south carolina and they told me that there was nothing they could do about this issue stating that the vehicle was 11 yrs old and problems will accrue with that age on any vehicle. Yes that may be true but this is a safety issue because the steering wheel could lock while driving down the rd and cause an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075144, filed 2018-02, 115,000 miles“The steering lock light came on when I started my car this afternoon. The warning stated that the vehicle may not start and to contact nearest Bmw dealer/service.”
NHTSA complaint #10465465, filed 2012-07, 83,992 miles“The steering wheel has a lock with an electronic system that creates a fault notice when not working. The fault notice can come on even when the steering wheel is operable. Apparently, the fault notice can lock the steering wheel after 10 +/- notices. The lock can cause the steering wheel to freeze, and/or the car to shut down. There are literally thousands of reports online about this issue. The repair costs $850. This dangerous situation should be a manufacturer's problem and a recall should be implemented.”
NHTSA complaint #10853059, filed 2016-04, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Bmw 530I. The contact stated that while parked, the steering wheel lock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10502512, filed 2013-03, 80,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2007 BMW 530I
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology