2014 BMW X3 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2014 BMW X3, 5% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“I recently purchased my first Bmw in october 2013 at a dealer in florida. In march 2014, my husband and I were traveling when suddenly the steering wheel stopped working. I was completely unable to steer the car, so we stopped on the road. We immediately called Bmw service center and were reassured that this was a known problem. We were told to restart the car and continue to drive. The steering wheel worked again temporarily until 2 minutes later when it locked again! This time we were on the highway and you can imagine how terrified I was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594039, filed 2014-05, 3,000 miles“Bmw vehicles with chassis stabilization malfunction related to electrical sensor in the wheels leading to vehicle stopped , not running going on parking automatically, drivers unable to manubrate the car.my car has approximately 2500 miles , and was running without problems that they until suddenly went automatically into parking while driving, please check on internet this issues going on Bmw's all over the world but mostly in USA”
NHTSA complaint #11254484, filed 2019-09, 25,000 miles“The 2014 X3 has a directional control issue. When accelerating from low speeds, within 2-3 seconds without a firm hold on the steering wheel, the car departs the lane of travel, diverting to the right hand side. In steady state driving regardless of speed in a range of 30mph-75mph, within 5 seconds without firm hold on the steering wheel, the car diverges to the right from its lane of travel. With any slight distraction of the driver, the X3 drifts to the right hand side, always the right side, and has been uncorrected with alignment, new tires, new steering arm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10959065, filed 2017-03, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10136305Feb 1, 2018CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM): ASSISTANCE SYSTEM RESTRICTED AFTER DELETING TRANSPORT MODE: The CCM assistance systems restricted or pedestrian protection system failed is displayed…
- 10146764Sep 1, 2017Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel. There is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the steering column switch…
- 10151013Jan 1, 2016The Windshield Wipers Come On Erroneously. The windshield wipers come on by themselves without activating the switch. This can happen at vehicle start or while driving…
- 10147257Sep 1, 2015Grating or Scraping Noise When Turning Steering Wheel. There is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the steering column switch…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 27% |
| 2025 | 8 | 21% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 9% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 17% |
| 2011 | 21 | 19% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW X3
30 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW X3
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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