SteeringPart report
2006 BMW 530XI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,595miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2006 BMW 530XI, 4% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,595 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | 13% |
| 2006 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 530XI
Air bags
48 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
48 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 530XI
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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