SteeringPart report

2008 BMW M5 Steering Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage: 40,480miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2008 BMW M5, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,480 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
2013	3	30%
2008	1	17%
2006	1	3%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW M5

Electrical system
2 complaints Engine
2 complaints Air bags
1 complaints Brakes
1 complaints Electronic stability control
1 complaints Equipment
1 complaints Exterior lighting
1 complaints Seats
1 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW M5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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