2006 BMW 550I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,525miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2006 BMW 550I, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,525 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 06 Bmw 550I is having an electric wheel lock fault just like thousands of others this as you know could possibly lead to an accident. It is my understanding that Bmw has issued a service bulletin acknowledging the issue. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #10694319, filed 2015-03, 129,050 miles“Steering malfunction issue and restraint system malfunction message. I'm aware that Bmw had recalls on these issues that I am having however I called Bmw USA and my VIN number they say wasn't involved in the recall. However I'm having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10658543, filed 2014-11, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 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
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 550I
13 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 550I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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