2016 BMW X1 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,041miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2016 BMW X1, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,041 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“After driving about 2 miles from from home the steering locked up while the vehicle was in motion on a town road and turning. Was able to get to shoulder of road. After shutting off the ignition and restarting car the problem disappeared and continued to my destination. Later that day on my return trip, after driving only a few blocks the steering again locked up while the vehicle was in motion this time going straight on a parkway. After stopping on the side of road, it would not reset itself like before and had to be towed for service. Dealer paid for towing,loaner,and repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10956612, filed 2017-02, 7,041 miles“BMW NA and its authorized dealership and self-funded arbitration program business practices and conducts are unfair, dishonest, and unlawful. I purchased my certified pre-owned car, a lease return with extremely low mileage, 25,922 miles covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Warranty and the BMW Certified Pre-Owned warranty. My family's safety has been at significant risk by the willful negligence of the car manufacturer BMW NA and its authorized dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11441119, filed 2021-11“The contact owns a 2016 Bmw X1. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel started to vibrate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure occurred when the air conditioner was activated at full capacity. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 8,500. Updated 10/19/16”
NHTSA complaint #10885621, filed 2016-07, 8,500 milesRelated recalls
- 15V887000Dec 30, 2015BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports…Covers: BMW X1 2016, MINI Cooper Convertible 2016
Related service bulletins
- 10245376Nov 16, 2023The steering wheel heating takes a long time to achieve the desired temperature.
- 10215752May 1, 2022The following complaints may be noticed while slow maneuvering with a steering input of 80-100% (at or near full lock, e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or accelerating with a medium…
- 10174023Apr 1, 2020CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction.
- 10171488Jan 1, 2020Power-assisted Steering Intermittently Not Available at Engine Start-up: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B32 02 14 dated November 2016. The…
- 10168015Oct 1, 2019LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING): STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION NOT WORKING. LDW steering wheel vibration is not working. Software in the Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit.
- 10153749Jan 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: MECHANICAL STEERING COLUMN. The steering column adjustment gears may not have been aligned correctly Fault in the production of the steering column.
- 10146955Nov 1, 2016"EPS INTERMITTENT ASSIST FAILURE, FC 4823FA. The steering assistance fails after several, consecutive parking maneuvers or sustained hold at the end stop. EPS assistance starts…
- 10146954Nov 1, 2016POWER-ASSISTED STEERING INTERMITTENTLY NOT AVAILABLE AT ENGINE START-UP This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 32 02 14 dated August 2014. The power assisted steering is…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 BMW X1
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW X1
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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