2007 BMW X3 SAV Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2007 BMW X3 SAV, 2% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Experiencing recurrent electrical issues including multiple episodes of complete loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking while driving at 15-25 MPH. This includes an episode of the vehicle's engine cutting off without warning during a turn on a busy street resulting in immediate loss of power steering and brakes, nearly resulting in a head-on collision. Vehicle will restart immediately and without difficulty after incident occurs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633069, filed 2014-09, 89,000 miles“Driving on a side street at ~20mph and about to make a left turn and the steering completely locked (as when you turn the engine off and park the vehicle, with no ability to turn the steering). The battery and oil lights came on, but the engine was still running. Ended up having to bump into the curb and stop the vehicle. Upon turning the ignition off and turning it back on, it was fine. Dealer does not know what the problem is inspite of having it for a couple days and driving it around. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632824, filed 2014-09, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10031604Sep 1, 2009Bmw: the steering angle sensor must be adjusted after certain repair work is performed, such as a wheel alignment or coding/programming of the dxc module. Due to a software error…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 BMW X3 SAV
46 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSeats
41 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW X3 SAV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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