2011 BMW X6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2011 BMW X6, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 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.
“While driving the check engine light came on moments later the steering wheel stiffened up then released mid turn when I turn the steering wheel the tires didn’t respond I hit a curb”
NHTSA complaint #11501177, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw X6. While making a turn at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and the driver's side wheel lost traction. The vibration stopped when the vehicle accelerated above 5 MPH. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer had not been contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11099128, filed 2018-06, 88,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142929Jan 1, 2018CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10149338Apr 1, 2013Intermittently, the engine idle speed may fluctuate up and down or cut off under any of the following circumstances, without any relevant faults stored in the DME memory: * While…
- 10150107Mar 1, 2013"Squeaking Noises from Steering Wheel While Turning. There is a squeaking noise from the steering column when the steering wheel is turned. The rubber boot on the steering column…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 BMW X6
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW X6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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