2013 BMW M5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 413miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2013 BMW M5, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 413 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.
“While making a slow right turn the vehicle's engine suddenly shut down and immediately restarted a few moment later. However, when the vehicle stalled all power steering was lost which was followed by multiple system failure warnings that were displayed, such as: rear differential is locked, power steering has failed, seat belt tensioner system failed and to stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact a service center immediately. I drove the vehicle into my driveway which was 100 yards away and shut the vehicle down and called orange county Bmw in harriman, ny. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501862, filed 2013-03, 413 miles“Fuel filler tube gaskets are improperly installed allowing water to enter the left rear quarter panel causing the steering electronics to be flooded and short out causing a loss of power steering without warning. This is a recurrent problem that dealerships are refusing to acknowledge or fix without charging $1,000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #11221202, filed 2019-06, 200 miles“Creaking noise in the front suspension when turning steering wheel when parked and at low speeds. Diagnosis from shop indicated the lower control arms and ball joints were loose. Both sides replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11209993, filed 2019-05, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10151312May 1, 2016Troubleshooting intermittent Steering Assistance with Electric Power Steering (EPS). Intermittent steering assistance failure CAUSE The power supply of the EPS control unit.
- 10151176Mar 1, 2016Groaning Noise When Adjusting Steering Column. A groaning noise can be heard when the steering column is retracted and moves into the lower position. Friction between gap trim…
- 10151101Feb 1, 2016SUBJECT Groaning Noise When Adjusting Steering Column. A groaning noise can be heard when the steering column is retracted and moves into the lower position. CAUSE Friction…
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Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 BMW M5
6 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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