2010 BMW X5 SAV Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,009miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2010 BMW X5 SAV, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,009 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 had this problem with my 2010 Bmw x5 35d breakdown. It said the charging malfunction on the screen. Power steering was lost. Wheel steer was hard to maneuver. Hard to move. I almost got in an accident. The battery died. Everything just not function bc of lost in power steering. When I towed my car to Bmw manhattan, the service advisor told me there was no recall for my Bmw x5 35 d. She told me the dealer would charge me about $900 to replace pulley belt bolt and battery and etc . I told her it's one of recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702323, filed 2015-03, 48,009 miles“Vehicle lost steering control. On the night of july 12 I was making a left turn and all of a sudden steering become extremely difficult to turn and extremely stiff. I tried to turn the steering with full force in my body to avoid hitting the pole and and barely missed hitting the street light pole. This incident shaked me for a while. Car was towed to the dealership and determined and found that alternator bolt from recall 11 11 12 (NHTSA campaign number: 12v550000) had snapped causing belt to come off as well as tension-er. …”
NHTSA complaint #10552773, filed 2013-11, 35,075 miles“Lost power steering as car was driving approx 50 MPH on garden state parkway at top of bridge over the raritan river. Battery warning came on dash, car lost power and then stopped. No collision or injury. Car was towed and repaired by c&t towing and auto repair, rahway nj. Damage observed was partially melted idler pulley and shredded drive belt. Repair included replacement of drive belt, a.c. Stretch belt, idler pulley, drive belt tensioner and serpentine tensioner.”
NHTSA complaint #11104935, filed 2018-07, 122,440 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2010 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2010 BMW X5 SAV
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW X5 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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