2007 BMW 530XI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,220miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2007 BMW 530XI, 13% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,220 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.
“I purchased this Bmw from lombard toyota . As per them they have ensured nothing is wrong with the car . I was driving the car and when I apply the brakes the car tries to jump forward. My car is a all wheel drive and it caused a skid . This has caused me to have the car go out of control when it was snowing . When I investigated this , it seems to be a common problem with Bmw and Bmw USA doesnt want to do anything . This is a very dangerous situation and Bmw doesnt want to take responsibility as per lombard toyota .”
NHTSA complaint #11074682, filed 2018-02, 121,000 miles“I got a message on the dashboard saying steering wheel lock malfunction. But the car is still running, I got scared in case some thing happened I need your advice.”
NHTSA complaint #10893667, filed 2016-08, 114,000 miles“We were up in the mountains in an isolated area when I tried to start the car. At first the car wouldn't start. Finally it started and the whole display lite up. The steering wheel would not go to the driving position, plus several malfunction lights started flashing. I put the car in gear and started to drive, the automatic transmission would not shift and I had to drive to the nearest town (10 miles) in third gear. We stopped at the first auto shop we could locate and have the mechanic look at it. He told us we would have to take it to the dealership in denver. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649300, filed 2014-10, 69,000 miles“Have researched numerous forums regarding car issues. Passenger restraint malfunction alarm appears on idrive with airbag light illuminated and seat belt light illuminated on dash board. Reads that parts of the passenger restraint system have failed or are faulty. Front passenger air bag may or may not deploy, along with other passive restraint devices. Have not received any notifications from Bmw regarding recall issue, but discovered recently there is a recall for my car model/year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594723, filed 2014-05, 82,000 miles“Dsc and awd lights come up intermittently. Dealer reported failure in steering angle sensor. Checked in forums to find that this is a common failure for all e60 Bmw cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10584636, filed 2014-04, 89,000 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…
- 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…
- 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 | 9 | 13% |
| 2006 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 530XI
17 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 530XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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