2017 BMW X3 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2017 BMW X3, 2% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160 miles. 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.
“The vehicle will not drive straight when the steering wheel is at center. The vehicle will drift either to the left or to the right, but it will not go straight without constant corrections. In short, the steering system does not have a center. The authorized dealer's certified technician test drove the vehicle and confirmed the issue. They unsuccessfully tried to repair it with wheel alignment and eps recalibration. Then they said that they test drove a similar vehicle and it exhibits the same steering issue and thus they called it a normal characteristic of the electric steering . …”
NHTSA complaint #11004269, filed 2017-07, 300 miles“The contact owns 2017 Bmw X3. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the power steering system malfunctioned and caused the contact to experience extreme difficulty in steering. The failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that the failure occurred from the time the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear tire were out of alignment the vehicle was repaired. The contact experienced the same failure even after it was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20. …”
NHTSA complaint #10943771, filed 2017-01, 20 milesRelated recalls
- 16V704000Oct 3, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power…Covers: BMW X3 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10249018Jan 8, 2024At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially…
- 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…
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 2017 BMW X3
30 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology